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:

air reconnaissance

counterespionage

counterintelligence

electronic reconnaissance

espionage

exploration

exploratory survey

inspection

intelligence activity

intelligence operation

investigation

observation

patrol

recce

recco

reccy

reconnaissance by fire

reconnaissance in force

reconnaissance mission

reconnoitering

reconnoitring

scan

scouting

scrutiny

shufti

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Antonyms for reconnaissance:

artlessness

candor

candour

forthrightness

honesty

truthfulness

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