How many syllables in linnet?

There are 2 syllables in the word linnet.

Divide linnet into syllables:

linnet (noun):: small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead.; a common small brownish old world finch (acanthis cannabina) of which the male has red on the breast and crown during breeding season

carduelis

carduelis cannabina

carpodacus mexicanus

finch

genus carduelis

house finch

lintwhite

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