How many syllables in tax?

There is 1 syllable in the word tax.

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Definition of tax:

tax (noun):: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.; a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes; a compulsory payment to a government to raise revenue, levied on income, property, or goods and services

Synonyms for tax:

tribute duty imposition charge assessment customs toll tariff contribution tithe

Antonyms for tax:

reimbursement return allowance payback refund rebate

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