How many syllables in diligence?

There are 3 syllables in the word diligence.

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Definition of diligence:

diligence (noun):: concentrated direction of the mind; conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation.; steady, earnest, and energetic effort devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking assiduity

Synonyms for diligence:

care perseverance concentration assiduousness attention attentiveness assiduity doggedness tenacity effort

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Antonyms for diligence:

unreliability inattentiveness disdain abruptness sloppiness fear hastiness idleness ineptitude laxity

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