widow
nounHow many syllables in widow?
There are 2 syllables in the word widow.How to pronounce widow:
Definition of widow:
- widow (noun):
- a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried.
- a woman who has lost her spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried
Synonyms for widow:
adult female
companion
consort
dowager
helpmate
helpmeet
homemaker
housekeeper
housewife
lady
madam
missis
missus
mrs.
old lady
partner
significant other
soul mate
spouse
stay-at-home
war widow
widow woman
wife
wifey
woman
Antonyms for widow:
widower
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- concern
- awards
- wrinkle
- snap pea
- reframed
- RaeLynn
- powers
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- Leslie
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- daylight
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- priceless
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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