How many syllables in basil?

There are 2 syllables in the word basil.

How to pronounce basil:

basil (noun):: sweet basil; any of several aromatic herbs (genus ocimum) of the mint family; noun. (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379).

basil of caesarea

basil the great

st. basil

st. basil the great

sweet basil

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