How many syllables in engine?

There are 2 syllables in the word engine.

Divide engine into syllables:

engine (noun):: a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source; motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.; a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; any machine designed to convert energy into mechanical work, esp. one used to power a vehicle

aircraft engine

automobile engine

auxiliary engine

camshaft

converter

donkey engine

dynamo

gear

geartrain

generator

heat engine

locomotive

locomotive engine

machine

mechanism

motor

power train

railway locomotive

reaction engine

reaction-propulsion engine

train

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