How many syllables in mimicry?

There are 3 syllables in the word mimicry.

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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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