How many syllables in janitor?

There are 3 syllables in the word janitor.

Divide janitor into syllables:

janitor (noun):: the caretaker of a school or other building; someone employed to clean and maintain a building.; one who keeps the premises of a building (such as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs

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