How many syllables in leftover?

There are 3 syllables in the word leftover.

How to pronounce leftover:

leftover (noun):: leftover food served at a later meal; an unused portion, esp. of cooked food; something that remains unused or unconsumed

end

fag end

leaving

leavings

oddment

piece

remainder

remains

remnant

residual

residue

rest

scrap

stub

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