imitation
nounHow many syllables in imitation?
There are 4 syllables in the word imitation.How to pronounce imitation:
Definition of imitation:
- imitation (noun):
- an act or instance of imitating
- a copy of an original or genuine article
- the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations.
Synonyms for imitation:
carbon
carbon copy
caricature
clone
copy
counterfeit
counterfeiting
doctrine
dummy
dupe
duplicate
duplication
facsimile
fake
forgery
impersonation
ism
likeness
mimesis
mock
philosophical system
reduplication
replica
replication
reproduction
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Antonyms for imitation:
archetype
being
decrease
destruction
difference
dissimilarity
enemy
entity
exemplar
flattery
genuine
genuine article
honesty
master
model
openness
opposite
original
origination
pattern
praise
prototype
reality
respect
reverse
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Here are some other common 4-syllable words.
- carapaces
- felicific
- emaciation
- untamable
- gatekeeper
- corresponding
- cacafuego
- cyathium
- befuddlement
- gregarious
- audiotape
- restorable
- subaquatic
- delightfully
- opalescent
- devitalize
- abditory
- precipices
- xylography
- membranophone
- fossorial
- overstepping
- demoralise
- externally
- quantitative
- everyday
- reputable
- insecticide
- capitalist
- motivation
- agitated
- Ananias
- recitation
- electorate
- rolf-the-ganger
- vigorously
- osteoclasia
- aphorism
- undoubtfully
- unlimited
- de-escalate
- copacetic
- unhappiness
- trepidation
- supposedly
- ouroboros
- areola
- voluptuous
- aliasing
- affirmative
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
Some languages, like Japanese, are considered mora-timed, where the duration of each syllable (or mora) is approximately equal.
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