How many syllables in villainous?

There are 3 syllables in the word villainous.

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Divide villainous into syllables:

vil · lain · ous

How to pronounce villainous:

Definition of villainous:

villainous (adjective):: extremely wicked.; of or like a villain; befitting a villain (as in evil or depraved character)

Synonyms for villainous:

detestable bad inhuman evil ugly hateful heinous dirty criminal cruel

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Antonyms for villainous:

affectionate exemplary impeccable prestigious exquisite considerate veracious approachable dependable irreprehensible

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