symposium
nounHow many syllables in symposium?
There are 4 syllables in the word symposium.How to pronounce symposium:
Definition of symposium:
- symposium (noun):
- a conference at which experts or academics discuss a particular subject
- a convivial party (as after a banquet in ancient greece) with music and conversation
- a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations.
Synonyms for symposium:
caucus
colloquium
conference
congress
convention
forum
meeting
panel
panel discussion
roundtable
seminar
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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