How many syllables in touchstone?

There are 2 syllables in the word touchstone.

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Divide touchstone into syllables:

touch · stone

How to pronounce touchstone:

Definition of touchstone:

touchstone (noun):: a standard by which judgment is made; a fundamental or quintessential part or feature basis; a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.

Synonyms for touchstone:

example gauge measure standard era instance metric yardstick criterion barometer

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Antonyms for touchstone:

guess change conjecture fancy probability possibility

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