How many syllables in gracious?

There are 3 syllables in the word gracious.

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Definition of gracious:

gracious (adjective):: showing kindness and courtesy; marked by kindness and courtesy; characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit.

Synonyms for gracious:

accommodating outgoing genial merciful courteous polite well-mannered amiable benign kindly

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Antonyms for gracious:

pretentious bumptious mopey disputatious morose hesitant rustic incorrect downright gruff

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