How many syllables in junk food?

There are 2 syllables in the word junk food.

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Divide junk food into syllables:

junk
food

How to pronounce junk food:

Definition of junk food:

junk food (noun):: food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content

Antonyms for junk food:

beneficial food

foliage

fruit

fruit and vegetables

green

greens

healthful food

healthy food

herb

herbage

leaves

legume

nourishing food

nutritious food

plants

salad

vegetable

vegetation

wholesome food

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