asylum
A place of safety.
Word facts
Definition of Asylum
A place of safety.
How to use Asylum
Asylum is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include sanctuary, shelter — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
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Find rhymes for asylumAsylum has 3 syllables: as·yl·um. Paste the word into the Syllable Counter to see the spoken beat breakdown and use it in a longer sentence or poem.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does asylum have?
Asylum has 3 syllables: as·yl·um. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is asylum?
Asylum is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for asylum?
Words with similar meanings to asylum include sanctuary, shelter. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use asylum in a sentence?
Asylum can be used in sentences where a noun describing a place of safety. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as asylum?
Asylum starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does asylum have?
Asylum has 6 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.