How many syllables in leftovers?

There are 3 syllables in the word leftovers.

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Definition of leftovers:

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

Synonyms for leftovers:

food

leaving

leavings

leftover

oddment

odds and ends

remainder

remains

remnant

residue

residuum

rest

scrap

Antonyms for leftovers:

base

core

dearth

deficiency

deficit

insufficiency

lack

lot

necessity

need

paucity

shortage

shortfall

undersupply

want

whole

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