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To solve the problem, we need to look up each word in a dictionary to determine:

1. The number of syllables in the word.
2. The correct pronunciation of the word.

Let's go through each word step by step:

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1. Manic

- Number of Syllables: 2
- Pronunciation: /ˈmæ.nɪk/

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2. Radiant

- Number of Syllables: 3
- Pronunciation: /ˈreɪ.di.ənt/

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3. Gradual

- Number of Syllables: 3
- Pronunciation: /ˈgræ.dʒu.əl/

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4. Slavishly

- Number of Syllables: 4
- Pronunciation: /ˈsleɪv.ɪʃ.li/

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5. Auger

- Number of Syllables: 2
- Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.gər/ or /ˈɑː.gər/ (depending on regional pronunciation)

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6. Myriad

- Number of Syllables: 3
- Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.rɪ.əd/

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7. Gargantuan

- Number of Syllables: 5
- Pronunciation: /ˌɡɑːr.gənˈtjuː.ən/

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8. Neon

- Number of Syllables: 2
- Pronunciation: /ˈniː.ən/

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9. Hour

- Number of Syllables: 1
- Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ.ər/ or /ˈaʊr/ (both are common)

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10. Sleigh

- Number of Syllables: 1
- Pronunciation: /ˈsliː/

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11. Peon

- Number of Syllables: 2
- Pronunciation: /ˈpiː.ən/

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12. Ludicrous

- Number of Syllables: 4
- Pronunciation: /luːˈdɪ.kjəs/

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Final Answer:

Here is the completed chart:

| Word | # of Syllables | How do you pronounce it? |
|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|
| manic | 2 | /ˈmæ.nɪk/ |
| radiant | 3 | /ˈreɪ.di.ənt/ |
| gradual | 3 | /ˈgræ.dʒu.əl/ |
| slavishly | 4 | /ˈsleɪv.ɪʃ.li/ |
| auger | 2 | /ˈɔː.gər/ or /ˈɑː.gər/ |
| myriad | 3 | /ˈmaɪ.rɪ.əd/ |
| gargantuan | 5 | /ˌɡɑːr.gənˈtjuː.ən/ |
| neon | 2 | /ˈniː.ən/ |
| hour | 1 | /ˈaʊ.ər/ or /ˈaʊr/ |
| sleigh | 1 | /ˈsliː/ |
| peon | 2 | /ˈpiː.ən/ |
| ludicrous | 4 | /luːˈdɪ.kjəs/ |

Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Word} & \text{\# of Syllables} & \text{How do you pronounce it?} \\
\hline
\text{manic} & 2 & /ˈmæ.nɪk/ \\
\text{radiant} & 3 & /ˈreɪ.di.ənt/ \\
\text{gradual} & 3 & /ˈgræ.dʒu.əl/ \\
\text{slavishly} & 4 & /ˈsleɪv.ɪʃ.li/ \\
\text{auger} & 2 & /ˈɔː.gər/ \text{ or } /ˈɑː.gər/ \\
\text{myriad} & 3 & /ˈmaɪ.rɪ.əd/ \\
\text{gargantuan} & 5 & /ˌɡɑːr.gənˈtjuː.ən/ \\
\text{neon} & 2 & /ˈniː.ən/ \\
\text{hour} & 1 & /ˈaʊ.ər/ \text{ or } /ˈaʊr/ \\
\text{sleigh} & 1 & /ˈsliː/ \\
\text{peon} & 2 & /ˈpiː.ən/ \\
\text{ludicrous} & 4 & /luːˈdɪ.kjəs/ \\
\hline
\end{array}
}