How many syllables in sensual?

There are 3 syllables in the word sensual.

How to pronounce sensual:

sensual (adjective):: marked by the appetites and passions of the body.; having a strong liking for physical, esp. sexual, pleasures; relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite fleshly

bodily

carnal

corporeal

delicious

delightful

erotic

fleshly

lascivious

lecherous

lewd

libidinous

licentious

luscious

lush

lustful

luxurious

physical

pleasant

pleasing

pleasurable

randy

raunchy

sensuous

sexual

sexy

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