How many syllables in joyless?

There are 2 syllables in the word joyless.

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Definition of joyless:

joyless (noun):: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires delight

Synonyms for joyless:

woebegone bad distressed despondent forlorn troubled sad funereal depressed mournful

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Antonyms for joyless:

mirthful uplifting gratified outgoing approachable fulfilling worthwhile vivacious pleased boisterous

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