How many syllables in guru?

There are 2 syllables in the word guru.

How to pronounce guru:

guru (noun):: a leader or adviser of a person or group of people; a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher.; a personal religious teacher and spiritual guide in hinduism

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