How many syllables in wishy-washy?

There are 4 syllables in the word wishy-washy.

How to pronounce wishy-washy:

wishy-washy (adjective):: lacking in character, force, or colour; lacking in character or determination ineffectual; adjective. weak in willpower, courage or vitality.

banal

bland

boring

drab

dry

dull

feeble

flat

heavy

inane

ineffective

ineffectual

insipid

jejune

lifeless

milk-and-water

monotonous

namby-pamby

pedestrian

ponderous

spineless

subdued

tedious

tiresome

tiring

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flavorsome

flavoursome

thick

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