How many syllables in awe?

There is 1 syllable in the word awe.

Divide awe into syllables:

awe (noun):: wonder and respect mixed with dread; an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime

admiration

wonderment

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