How many syllables in benzene?

There are 2 syllables in the word benzene.

Divide benzene into syllables:

benzene (noun):: a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.; a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon c6h6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel

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