How many syllables in hostile?

There are 2 syllables in the word hostile.

Divide hostile into syllables:

hostile (adjective):: opposed (to); of or relating to an enemy; characterized by enmity or ill will.

adversarial

adversary

adverse

aggressive

antagonistic

anti

antipathetic

antipathetical

at loggerheads

belligerent

bitter

combative

conflicting

contentious

contrary

dirty

frigid

hateful

head-on

icy

ill

ill-disposed

inhospitable

inimical

jaundiced

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