How many syllables in compound?

There are 2 syllables in the word compound.

Divide compound into syllables:

compound (noun):: something formed by a union of elements or parts; any combination of two or more parts, features, or qualities; a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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