How many syllables in microphone?

There are 3 syllables in the word microphone.

Divide microphone into syllables:

microphone (noun):: device for converting sound waves into electrical energy.; an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (such as speech or music)

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condenser microphone

crystal microphone

directional microphone

electro-acoustic transducer

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mike

spike mike

amplifier

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loudhailer

loudspeaker

megaphone

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mike

speaker

speaker system

speaker unit

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