How many syllables in illiterate?

There are 4 syllables in the word illiterate.

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Divide illiterate into syllables:

il · lit · er · ate

How to pronounce illiterate:

Definition of illiterate:

illiterate (adjective):: unable to read or write; unable to read and write; having little or no education; uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field.

Synonyms for illiterate:

substandard

uneducated

ungrammatical

Antonyms for illiterate:

academic

apt

astute

bookish

brainy

bright

brilliant

cerebral

clever

cognizant

competent

cultivated

cultured

discerning

discriminating

educated

enlightened

erudite

experienced

fast

highbrow

hyperintelligent

informed

ingenious

insightful

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