How many syllables in humane?

There are 2 syllables in the word humane.

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Definition of humane:

humane (adjective):: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities.; marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals

Synonyms for humane:

attentive

beneficent

benevolent

benign

benignant

charitable

clement

compassionate

forbearing

forgiving

friendly

generous

gentle

good

good-hearted

good-natured

gracious

humanistic

humanitarian

kind

kind-hearted

kindhearted

kindly

lenient

merciful

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