How many syllables in forecastle?

There are 3 syllables in the word forecastle.

Divide forecastle into syllables:

forecastle (noun):: the forward part of the upper deck of a ship; noun. living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed.

fo'c'sle

living quarters

quarters

ship

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