mimicry
nounHow many syllables in mimicry?
There are 3 syllables in the word mimicry.How to pronounce mimicry:
Definition of mimicry:
- mimicry (noun):
- an instance of mimicking
- the act of mimicking; imitative behavior.
- the act or art of copying or imitating closely
Synonyms for mimicry:
apery
burlesque
caricature
contempt
copying
disdain
disparagement
imitating
imitation
impersonation
impression
insult
laughter
mimicking
mockery
parody
pasquinade
personation
put-down
satire
scorn
snickering
takeoff
Antonyms for mimicry:
exemplar
flattery
honesty
model
openness
praise
reality
respect
seriousness
solemnity
truth
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- meowing
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- medico
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- mcpaper
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- mcalpine
- mayoral
- maximus
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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