How many syllables in useless?

There are 2 syllables in the word useless.

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Definition of useless:

useless (adjective):: having or being of no use; ineffectual, weak, or stupid; having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully.

Synonyms for useless:

unavailing impractical ineffectual fruitless unsuitable bootless pants unavailable futile unusable

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Antonyms for useless:

urgent fulfilling worthwhile fulfilled achievable gratifying expedient serviceable true usable

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