How many syllables in burqa?

There are 2 syllables in the word burqa.

How to pronounce burqa:

burqa (noun):: a loose enveloping garment that covers the face and body and is worn in public by certain muslim women; noun. a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan.

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