How many syllables in lignite?

There are 2 syllables in the word lignite.

Divide lignite into syllables:

lignite (noun):: intermediate between peat and bituminous coal.; one in which the texture of the original wood is distinct; a usually brownish black coal intermediate between peat and bituminous coal

brown coal

coal

humate

jet

wood coal

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