How many syllables in anticipation?

There are 5 syllables in the word anticipation.

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Divide anticipation into syllables:

an · tic · i · pa · tion

How to pronounce anticipation:

Definition of anticipation:

anticipation (noun):: the act of anticipating; something expected (as on the basis of a norm).; a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action

Synonyms for anticipation:

apprehension

contemplation

expectance

expectancy

expectation

foresight

foretaste

forethought

hope

life expectancy

outlook

preconception

prediction

premonition

prescience

presentiment

prevision

prospect

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