Number of syllables in the word 'former'

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

  1. No of syllables in former : 2
  2. Divide syllables in former : form-er

More about the word - former

  1. adjective
  2. Synonyms : erstwhile, sometime, whilom, wont-to-be
  3. Definition : Previous.
  4. Definition : First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.

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