How many syllables in derisory?

There are 4 syllables in the word derisory.

How to pronounce derisory:

derisory (adjective):: expressing derision derisive; adjective. incongruous; inviting ridicule.; too small or inadequate to be considered seriously

absurd

abusive

belittling

calumnious

contemptible

contemptuous

critical

cruel

decrying

defamatory

degrading

demeaning

denigrative

denigratory

deprecatory

depreciative

depreciatory

derogative

derogatory

detractive

disdainful

disparaging

foolish

hateful

idiotic

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