How many syllables in legend?

There are 2 syllables in the word legend.

Divide legend into syllables:

legend (noun):: a story coming down from the past; a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events.; one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable; a popular story handed down from earlier times which may or may not be true

arthurian legend

caption

fable

fiction

folk story

folk tale

guide

key

myth

narrative

saga

scale

story

table

tale

urban legend

urban myth

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