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sanction

How many syllables in sanction?

  2 syllables

Divide sanction into syllables:   sanc-tion
Stressed syllable in sanction:   sanc-tion
How to pronounce sanction:   sangk-shun
How to say sanction:

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Synonyms for sanction


1 syllable
  • ban
  • pass
  • brook
2 syllables
  • action
  • approve
  • confirm
  • endorse
  • okay
  • veto
  • allow
  • assent
  • consent
  • measure
  • permit
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
  • give authorization to
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