How many syllables in inflammation?

There are 4 syllables in the word inflammation.

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Divide inflammation into syllables:

in · flam · ma · tion

How to pronounce inflammation:

Definition of inflammation:

inflammation (noun):: an inflaming or being inflamed; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.; a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue

Synonyms for inflammation:

ache

burning

discomfort

excitation

excitement

exciting

fervor

fervour

fever pitch

firing

heat

ignition

inflaming

injury

kindling

lighting

pain

painfulness

rash

redness

rubor

sensation

sore

soreness

stitch

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Antonyms for inflammation:

decrease

depression

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