How many syllables in criterion?

There are 3 syllables in the word criterion.

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Divide criterion into syllables:

cri · te · rion

How to pronounce criterion:

Definition of criterion:

criterion (noun):: a standard by which something can be judged or decided; a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based; a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.

Synonyms for criterion:

barometer

baseline

bench mark

benchmark

canon

earned run average

era

example

gauge

gold standard

gpa

grade

grade point average

graduated table

instance

measure

medium of exchange

metric

monetary system

norm

ordered series

par

principle

procrustean bed

procrustean rule

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Antonyms for criterion:

change

conjecture

fancy

guess

possibility

probability

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