How many syllables in fruitcake?

There are 2 syllables in the word fruitcake.

Divide fruitcake into syllables:

fruitcake (noun):: a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on.; a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, spices, and usually alcohol (such as rum or brandy)

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