How many syllables in cocaine?

There are 2 syllables in the word cocaine.

Divide cocaine into syllables:

cocaine (noun):: a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive.; a bitter crystalline alkaloid c17h21no4 obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need

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