Number of syllables in the word 'hypocrisy'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word hypocrisy.
- No of syllables in hypocrisy : 4
- Divide syllables in hypocrisy : hy-poc-ri-sy
More about the word - hypocrisy
- noun
- Synonyms : hypocriticality, hypocriticalness
- Definition : The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.
- Definition : The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have.
- Definition : The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
- Definition : An instance of any or all of the above.
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