How many syllables in cornstarch?

There are 2 syllables in the word cornstarch.

Divide cornstarch into syllables:

cornstarch (noun):: starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener.; starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles

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