How many syllables in misfortune?

There are 3 syllables in the word misfortune.

Divide misfortune into syllables:

misfortune (noun):: bad luck; unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.; an event or conjunction of events that causes an unfortunate or distressing result bad luck

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