How many syllables in harpoon?

There are 2 syllables in the word harpoon.

Divide harpoon into syllables:

harpoon (noun):: a barbed spear or javelin used especially in hunting large fish or whales; a barbed spear attached to a long rope and thrown or fired when hunting whales, etc.; a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it.

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