How many syllables in cat?

There is 1 syllable in the word cat.

Divide cat into syllables:

cat (noun):: a carnivorous mammal (felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice; feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats.

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