How many syllables in bovine?

There are 2 syllables in the word bovine.

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How to pronounce bovine:

Definition of bovine:

bovine (adjective):: of or relating to cattle; of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle).; of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow

Synonyms for bovine:

relieved unperturbed unconcerned imperturbable aloof easygoing indifferent oxen nonchalant confident

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Antonyms for bovine:

brainy genial erudite shrewd fast perspicacious smart sensitive quick observant

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