How many syllables in incandescent?

There are 4 syllables in the word incandescent.

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in · can · des · cent

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Definition of incandescent:

incandescent (adjective):: glowing with heat; emitting light as a result of being heated.; white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat

Synonyms for incandescent:

glistening lustrous flashing dazzling splendid shining phosphorescent clear brilliant burning

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Antonyms for incandescent:

uninteresting sullen uninspiring muddied black dimmed vague unaware sad faint

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