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"slacktivism" has 3 syllables: slackt-iv-ism.
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"Slacktivism" has 3 syllables: slackt · iv · ism.
Slacktivism: Half-hearted activism, usually in the form of posting badges, images, apps, or text on social media without taking further action.
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