How many syllables in guileless?

There are 2 syllables in the word guileless.

Divide guileless into syllables:

guileless (adjective):: free of deceit.; innocent, naive; honest and straightforward in speech or behaviour

above-board

artless

candid

childlike

dinkum

frank

genuine

honest

inexperienced

ingenuous

innocent

naive

natural

naïve

on the level

open

real

simple

simple-minded

sincere

spontaneous

square

straightforward

transparent

true

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