How many syllables in optimist?

There are 3 syllables in the word optimist.

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op · ti · mist

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Definition of optimist:

optimist (noun):: a person disposed to take a favorable view of things.; a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes someone who is given to optimism

Synonyms for optimist:

soul romantic person visionary idealist somebody dreamer individual

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