How many syllables in ambiguous?

There are 4 syllables in the word ambiguous.

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Definition of ambiguous:

ambiguous (adjective):: doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness; open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead.

Synonyms for ambiguous:

nebulous enigmatic vague unclear opaque indefinite fuliginous equivocal weird obscure

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Antonyms for ambiguous:

bold dependable convincing distinguishable undeniable downright absolute manifest decipherable resolute

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