How many syllables in adage?

There are 2 syllables in the word adage.

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Definition of adage:

adage (noun):: a traditional saying that is generally accepted as being true; a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation; a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.

Synonyms for adage:

aphorism

byword

epigram

expression

locution

maxim

motto

proverb

saw

saying

word

Antonyms for adage:

silence

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