How many syllables in annihilate?

There are 4 syllables in the word annihilate.

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Divide annihilate into syllables:

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How to pronounce annihilate:

Definition of annihilate:

annihilate (verb):: to cause to cease to exist to do away with entirely so that nothing remains

Synonyms for annihilate:

extinguish kill eliminate decimate

Antonyms for annihilate:

enhance conserve encourage verify continue bless yield approve liberate confirm

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