How many syllables in despise?

There are 2 syllables in the word despise.

How to pronounce despise:

despise (verb):: to look down on with contempt; to look down on with disrespect or aversion

detest

disdain

hate

look down on

scorn

admire

adore

allow

appreciate

approve

be content

be fond of

be gratified by

be happy

be keen on

be nice

be partial to

be pleased

be pleased by

believe

cherish

choose

commend

compliment

cotton to

covet

crave

delight

delight in

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