How many syllables in cleanse?

There is 1 syllable in the word cleanse.

How to pronounce cleanse:

cleanse (verb):: clean; to remove evil or guilt from; to rid of impurities by or as if by washing; clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing.

bath

bathe

clean

clear

decontaminate

douche

groom

heal

lather

lave

neaten

purge

purify

restore

sanctify

soap

wash

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