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AN-alr-et-ent-iv-e
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"anal-retentive" has 6 syllables: an-alr-et-ent-iv-e.
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"Anal-retentive" has 6 syllables: an · alr · et · ent · iv · e.
Anal-retentive: Preoccupied with achieving perfection, order and control and with collecting, possessing, and retaining objects.
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