How many syllables in bus?

There is 1 syllable in the word bus.

How to pronounce bus:

bus (noun):: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport.; a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule

auto

autobus

automobile

bus topology

busbar

car

charabanc

coach

convertible

double-decker

fleet

heap

jalopy

jitney

limousine

machine

motor

motor vehicle

motorbus

motorcar

motorcoach

omnibus

passenger vehicle

public transport

roof

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end

goal

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