How many syllables in insane?

There are 2 syllables in the word insane.

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Definition of insane:

insane (adjective):: stupidly irresponsible; affected with insanity (see insanity sense 2); exhibiting a severely disordered state of mind; afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement.

Synonyms for insane:

crazed impractical senseless maniacal bizarre depressed scatty schizophrenic sick berserk

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