How many syllables in asleep?

There are 2 syllables in the word asleep.

How to pronounce asleep:

asleep (adjective):: in a state of sleep.; being in a state of sleep; in or into a state of sleep

at rest

crashed out

dead to the world

dormant

dozing

dozy

drowsing

drowsy

fast asleep

hibernating

hypnoid

in a deep sleep

incognizant

napping

out for the count

resting

sleeping

sleepy

sleepy-eyed

sleepyheaded

slumbering

slumberous

slumbery

slumbrous

snoozing

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