How many syllables in velvety?

There are 3 syllables in the word velvety.

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Definition of velvety:

velvety (adjective):: (of colour, smell, or taste) pleasantly subtle; smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste.; having the character of velvet as in being soft, smooth, thick, or richly hued

Synonyms for velvety:

satiny silky delicate mossy smooth soft satin creamy silken

Antonyms for velvety:

rough disheveled poor wrinkled dull dry smooth healthy thin bristly

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