How many syllables in envious?

There are 3 syllables in the word envious.

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Definition of envious:

envious (adjective):: feeling or showing envy; feeling, showing, or resulting from envy; showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages.

Synonyms for envious:

covetous resentful malicious begrudging jealous grudging jaundiced spiteful wishful

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