How many syllables in anchovy?

There are 3 syllables in the word anchovy.

How to pronounce anchovy:

anchovy (noun):: tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces.; any of a family (engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (such as engraulis encrasicholus) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes

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