How many syllables in principle?

There are 3 syllables in the word principle.

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Definition of principle:

principle (noun):: a set of such moral rules; a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption; a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

Synonyms for principle:

ethics virtue proposition axiom doctrine thesis basis value standard belief

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