How many syllables in illusory?

There are 4 syllables in the word illusory.

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Definition of illusory:

illusory (adjective):: seeming to be true, but actually false; based on or producing illusion deceptive; based on or having the nature of an illusion.

Synonyms for illusory:

untrue fictitious fictional deceitful hypothetical mistaken ideal romantic delusional theoretical

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Antonyms for illusory:

convincing undeniable unadorned absolute indisputable unoriginal true valid existent bona fide

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