How many syllables in edifying?

There are 4 syllables in the word edifying.

Divide edifying into syllables:

edifying (adjective):: instructive or informative in a way that improves the mind or character; enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement.

beneficial

chatty

communicatory

comprehensive

constructive

copious

detailed

educational

educative

elevating

elucidative

enlightening

explanatory

full

gossipy

helpful

illuminating

improving

informational

informative

informatory

inspiring

instructional

instructive

newsy

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