How many syllables in detonate?

There are 3 syllables in the word detonate.

Divide detonate into syllables:

detonate (verb):: to explode with sudden violence; cause to burst with a violent release of energy.; to make (an explosive device) explode or (of an explosive device) to explode

blow

blow up

burst

change integrity

discharge

explode

fulminate

go off

ignite

let off

pop

set off

touch off

trigger

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