How many syllables in reconnaissance?

There are 4 syllables in the word reconnaissance.

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Divide reconnaissance into syllables:

re · con · nais · sance

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Definition of reconnaissance:

reconnaissance (noun):: a preliminary inspection; a preliminary survey to gain information; an exploratory military survey of enemy territory; the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy).

Synonyms for reconnaissance:

espionage investigation scrutiny exploration observation scan patrol survey surveillance inspection

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Antonyms for reconnaissance:

honesty candor forthrightness candour truthfulness

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