How many syllables in takeover?

There are 4 syllables in the word takeover.

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How to pronounce takeover:

Definition of takeover:

takeover (noun):: the action or an act of taking over; the act of seizing and taking control of something; a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.

Synonyms for takeover:

change of leadership

countercoup

coup

coup d'etat

incorporation

merger

putsch

Antonyms for takeover:

abdicate

bequeath

bestow

cede

give

hand over

hold

keep

pay

receive

refuse

reject

relinquish

retain

return

surrender

waste

withhold

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