Number of syllables in the word 'precaution'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word precaution.

  1. No of syllables in precaution : 3
  2. Divide syllables in precaution : pre-cau-tion

More about the word - precaution

  1. noun
  2. Definition : Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
  3. Definition : A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
  1. verb
  2. Definition : To warn or caution beforehand.
  3. Definition : To take precaution against.

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