How many syllables in Fabian?

There are 3 syllables in the word Fabian.

How to pronounce Fabian:

Fabian (adjective):: cautious and careful not to take risks; of, relating to, or in the manner of the roman general quintus fabius maximus known for his defeat of hannibal in the second punic war by the avoidance of decisive contests

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