How many syllables in insertion?

There are 3 syllables in the word insertion.

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Divide insertion into syllables:

in · ser · tion

How to pronounce insertion:

Definition of insertion:

insertion (noun):: the act of inserting; something that is inserted such as; the act of putting one thing into another.

Synonyms for insertion:

cannulation

cannulisation

cannulization

canulation

canulisation

canulization

enclosing

enclosure

envelopment

inclosure

inclusion

injection

instillation

instillment

instilment

interpolation

introduction

intromission

intubation

movement

perfusion

transfusion

Antonyms for insertion:

disengagement

drawing

extraction

pull-out

pullback

pullout

removal

retreat

taking out

withdrawal

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