How many syllables in bruises?

There are 2 syllables in the word bruises.

How to pronounce bruises:

bruises (noun):: a bodily injury without a break in the skin, usually with discoloration; an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin contusion

abrasions

black mark

black-and-blue mark

blemish

bruise

bumps

contusion

contusions

discoloration

injury

mark

scrapes

scratches

trauma

adorns

aids

beautifies

compliments

cures

decorates

embellishes

fixes

heals

helps

mends

ornaments

praises

repairs

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