How many syllables in drought?

There is 1 syllable in the word drought.

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Definition of drought:

drought (noun):: a shortage of rainfall.; a period of dryness especially when prolonged; a prolonged period of time during which no rain falls; one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth

Synonyms for drought:

dearth poverty famine deficiency deficit lack dryness crunch inadequacy scarcity

Antonyms for drought:

storm deluge torrent downpour flood monsoon thunderstorm rainstorm inundation

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