How many syllables in granite?

There are 2 syllables in the word granite.

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gran · ite

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Definition of granite:

granite (noun):: something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness).; a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments

Synonyms for granite:

sand confidence certainty decision resolution firmness resolve determination decisiveness readiness

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Antonyms for granite:

surcease hesitance interruption dilly-dallying procrastination dawdling stumbling unwillingness stoppage fear

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