How many syllables in emissary?

There are 4 syllables in the word emissary.

How to pronounce emissary:

emissary (noun):: one designated as the agent of another representative; an agent sent on a mission by a government or head of state; someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

agent

ambassador

attaché

consul

courier

delegate

deputy

diplomat

envoy

go-between

herald

legate

messenger

minister

representative

receiver

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