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preoccupation

How many syllables in preoccupation?

  5 syllables

Divide preoccupation into syllables:   pre-oc-cu-pa-tion
Primary syllable stress:   pre-oc-cu-pa-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   pre-oc-cu-pa-tion
How to say preoccupation:

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Synonyms for preoccupation


2 syllables
  • concern
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    6 syllables
    • a bee in your bonnet
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      What rhymes with preoccupation

      2 syllables
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