How many syllables in arthur?

There are 2 syllables in the word arthur.

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Definition of arthur:

arthur (noun):: a legendary king of the britons whose story is based on traditions of a sixth century military leader; noun. a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot.

Synonyms for arthur:

chester a. arthur

chester alan arthur

king arthur

president arthur

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