How many syllables in generous?

There are 3 syllables in the word generous.

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Divide generous into syllables:

gen · er · ous

How to pronounce generous:

Definition of generous:

generous (adjective):: liberal in giving openhanded; willing to give and share unstintingly.

Synonyms for generous:

liberal benevolent munificent kindly big generosity princely giving philanthropic bighearted

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Antonyms for generous:

avaricious detestable bad costive covetous rough unmindful poor deleterious evil

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