How many syllables in explosion?

There are 3 syllables in the word explosion.

Divide explosion into syllables:

explosion (noun):: the act or an instance of exploding; a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.; a violent release of energy resulting from a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction

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