How many syllables in secretion?

There are 3 syllables in the word secretion.

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Divide secretion into syllables:

se · cre · tion

How to pronounce secretion:

Definition of secretion:

secretion (noun):: the process involved in producing and releasing such a substance; the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance.; the process of segregating, elaborating, and releasing some material either functionally specialized (such as saliva) or isolated for excretion (such as urine)

Synonyms for secretion:

biological process

burial

burying

caching

concealment

discharge

emission

entombment

excretion

extravasation

exudation

hiding

hypersecretion

interment

organic process

salivation

secernment

stashing

Antonyms for secretion:

display

exhibition

exposure

parading

showing

uncovering

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