How many syllables in prolix?

There are 2 syllables in the word prolix.

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Definition of prolix:

prolix (adjective):: unduly prolonged or drawn out too long; (of a speech or piece of writing) overlong and boring; adjective. tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length.

Synonyms for prolix:

talkative circuitous loquacious garrulous boring tedious communicative long redundant windy

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Antonyms for prolix:

pointed hesitant succinct compact unresponsive brusque inarticulate reticent limited taciturn

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