How many syllables in ester?

There are 2 syllables in the word ester.

How to pronounce ester:

ester (noun):: formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.; any of a class of often fragrant organic compounds that can be represented by the formula rcoor′ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water

base

cellulose ester

citrate

cyclohexanol phthalate

ethyl acetate

glyceryl ester

lactate

maleate

nucleotide

organic compound

polyester

urethane

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