How many syllables in melbourne?

There are 2 syllables in the word melbourne.

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mel · bourne

How to pronounce melbourne:

Definition of melbourne:

melbourne (noun):: noun. a resort town in east central Florida.

Synonyms for melbourne:

florida

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