How many syllables in boatswain?

There are 2 syllables in the word boatswain.

How to pronounce boatswain:

boatswain (noun):: a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.; a petty officer on a merchant ship having charge of hull maintenance and related work

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