How many syllables in literature?

There are 4 syllables in the word literature.

Divide literature into syllables:

literature (noun):: writings in prose or verse; an example of such writings; printed matter on any subject; creative writing of recognized artistic value.; writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest

belles-lettres

compositions

creative writing

letters

lit

lore

piece of writing

sanskrit literature

writings

written material

written works

ignorance

quiet

silence

speech

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