How many syllables in mission?

There are 2 syllables in the word mission.

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Divide mission into syllables:

mis · sion

How to pronounce mission:

Definition of mission:

mission (noun):: a specific task with which a person or a group is charged; a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people; an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work.

Synonyms for mission:

assignment message errand obligation expedition job labour operation trip duty

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Antonyms for mission:

amusement idleness goal blessing unemployment irresponsibility health pleasure hobby task

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