How many syllables in commendation?

There are 4 syllables in the word commendation.

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Divide commendation into syllables:

com · men · da · tion

How to pronounce commendation:

Definition of commendation:

commendation (noun):: an act of commending; an enthusiastic expression of approval; an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement.

Synonyms for commendation:

laurels acknowledgement honor prize credit praise medal award mention acclamation

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Antonyms for commendation:

jeering disdain admonition decrease vituperation stick irreverence chastisement derision rebuke

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