How many syllables in jawfish?

There are 2 syllables in the word jawfish.

Divide jawfish into syllables:

jawfish (noun):: noun. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of the order Perciformes.; a fish of the percoid family opisthognathidae comprising tropical marine fishes with a single dorsal fin, a single lateral line, and very large mouth

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