How many syllables in discourteous?

There are 3 syllables in the word discourteous.

How to pronounce discourteous:

discourteous (adjective):: showing bad manners; lacking courtesy rude; adjective. showing no courtesy; rude.

abrupt

arrogant

bad-mannered

blunt

boorish

brusk

brusque

caddish

courtesy

curt

disrespectful

good manners

gruff

ill-bred

ill-mannered

impertinent

impolite

improper

impudent

inconsiderate

incorrect

insolent

offhand

rude

short

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