How many syllables in headphone?

There are 2 syllables in the word headphone.

Divide headphone into syllables:

headphone (noun):: a small earphone inserted into the ear earbud; an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head; electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear.

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