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leisurely

How many syllables in leisurely?

  3 syllables

Divide leisurely into syllables:   lei-sure-ly
Stressed syllable in leisurely:   lei-sure-ly
How to say leisurely:

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Synonyms for leisurely


1 syllable
  • slow
    2 syllables
    • dawdling
    • gentle
    • languid
    • relaxed
    • slowly
    • easy
    • laid-back
    • measured
    • restful
    • tardy
    3 syllables
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