Number of syllables in the word 'eldest'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word eldest.

  1. No of syllables in eldest : 2
  2. Divide syllables in eldest : eld-est

More about the word - eldest

  1. noun
  2. Definition : The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
  3. Definition : (of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
  1. adjective
  2. Synonyms : erstwhile, ex-, former, one-time, past, ancient
  3. Definition : Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
  4. Definition : Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
  5. Definition : Having existed or lived for the specified time.
  6. Definition : (heading) Of an earlier time.

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