How many syllables in leisurely?

There are 3 syllables in the word leisurely.

How to pronounce leisurely:

leisurely (adverb):: without haste deliberately; in an unhurried way or at one's convenience.

easygoing

unhurried

a mile a minute

a.s.a.p.

abruptly

apace

as fast as one's legs can carry one

as soon as possible

asap

at a fast pace

at a gallop

at a lick

at a rate of knots

at breakneck speed

at full speed

at full tilt

at high speed

at speed

at the double

at the speed of light

at warp speed

briskly

double quick

expeditiously

fast

flat-out

fleetly

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