How many syllables in baccalaureate?

There are 4 syllables in the word baccalaureate.

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Divide baccalaureate into syllables:

bac · calau · re · ate

How to pronounce baccalaureate:

Definition of baccalaureate:

baccalaureate (noun):: the degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges; a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies.

Synonyms for baccalaureate:

bachelor's degree

commencement

commencement ceremony

commencement exercise

discourse

graduation exercise

preaching

sermon

Antonyms for baccalaureate:

drop-out

student

undergraduate

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