How many syllables in asphalt?

There are 2 syllables in the word asphalt.

Divide asphalt into syllables:

asphalt (noun):: mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing.; a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons

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