How many syllables in missionary?

There are 5 syllables in the word missionary.

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Definition of missionary:

missionary (noun):: a person sent abroad by a church to do religious and social work; a person undertaking a mission and especially a religious mission; someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program.

Synonyms for missionary:

instructor monk teacher soldier religious clerical student ecclesiastic deacon apostle

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Antonyms for missionary:

acolyte follower novice disciple neophyte convert

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