How many syllables in compact?

There are 2 syllables in the word compact.

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Divide compact into syllables:

com · pact

How to pronounce compact:

Definition of compact:

compact (adjective):: closely and firmly united or packed together.; predominantly formed or filled composed, made

Synonyms for compact:

compact car

concordat

covenant

powder compact

Antonyms for compact:

airy

diffuse

dispersed

few and far between

free

freed

insecure

lax

light

loose

loosened

open

penetrable

porous

relaxed

roomy

scattered

slack

slackened

spacious

sparse

sporadic

thin

thinly distributed

uncrowded

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