Number of syllables in the word 'oblique'

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

  1. No of syllables in oblique : 2
  2. Divide syllables in oblique : ob-lique

More about the word - oblique

  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : slash
  3. Definition : An oblique line.
  4. Definition : (grammar) The oblique case.
  1. verb
  2. Definition : To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
  3. Definition : To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
  4. Definition : To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.
  3. Definition : Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister.
  4. Definition : Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
  5. Definition : Of leaves, having the base of the blade asymmetrical, with one side lower than the other.
  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : gash, bar, diagonal, diagonal mark, foreslash, forward slash
  3. Definition : A slashing action or motion, particularly:
  4. Definition : A mark made by a slashing motion, particularly:
  5. Definition : Something resembling such a mark, particularly:
  6. Definition : The loose woody debris remaining from a slash, (particularly forestry) the trimmings left while preparing felled trees for removal.
  1. noun
  2. Definition : A drink of something; a draft.
  3. Definition : A piss: an act of urination.
  1. noun
  2. Definition : A swampy area; a swamp.
  3. Definition : A large quantity of watery food such as broth.
  1. noun
  2. Definition : The period of a transitory breeze.
  3. Definition : An interval of good weather.
  4. Definition : The loose part of a rope; slack.

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