Number of syllables in the word 'dean'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word dean.
- No of syllables in dean : 1
- Divide syllables in dean : dean
More about the word - dean
- noun
- Synonyms : provost
- Definition : A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
- Definition : A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
- Definition : The senior member of some group of people.
- verb
- Definition : To serve as a dean.
- Definition : To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.
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