How many syllables in mallet?

There are 2 syllables in the word mallet.

Divide mallet into syllables:

mallet (noun):: a hammer with a typically barrel-shaped head such as; a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball.

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