How many syllables in horseshoe?

There are 3 syllables in the word horseshoe.

How to pronounce horseshoe:

horseshoe (noun):: U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof.; a usually u-shaped band of iron fitted and nailed to the rim of a horse's hoof to protect it

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