How many syllables in fortress?

There are 2 syllables in the word fortress.

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How to pronounce fortress:

Definition of fortress:

fortress (noun):: a fortified place stronghold; a large fort or fortified town; a large and permanent fortification sometimes including a town

Synonyms for fortress:

battlement

crenelation

crenellation

defence

defense

defensive structure

fort

martello tower

presidio

sconce

Antonyms for fortress:

weak spot

weakness

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