How many syllables in lingerie?

There are 3 syllables in the word lingerie.

How to pronounce lingerie:

lingerie (noun):: women's intimate apparel; women's underwear and nightwear; women's underwear and nightclothes.

frillies

gown

intimate apparel

negligee

negligé

nightdress

nightgown

nightie

nighty

pajamas

smalls

underclothes

underclothing

underwear

undies

women's nightclothes

women's underclothes

women's undergarments

women's underwear

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