How many syllables in convention?

There are 3 syllables in the word convention.

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Divide convention into syllables:

con · ven · tion

How to pronounce convention:

Definition of convention:

convention (noun):: agreement, contract; an accepted rule or method; something regarded as a normative example.

Synonyms for convention:

assembly

code

code of behavior

code of conduct

conclave

conference

congress

convening

conventionalism

conventionality

convocation

council

custom

etiquette

formality

formula

gathering

kawa

meeting

normal

pattern

practice

propriety

protocol

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Antonyms for convention:

antagonism

disagreement

discord

misunderstanding

refusal

strangeness

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