How many syllables in mess up?

There are 2 syllables in the word mess up.

Divide mess up into syllables:

blow

boggle

bollix (up)

boot

botch

bugger (up)

bumble

bungle

butcher

damage

destroy

dub

flub

fluff

foozle

foul up

fumble

goof (up)

gum (up)

louse up

mangle

mar

muck up

muff

murder

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