How many syllables in necktie?

There are 2 syllables in the word necktie.

Divide necktie into syllables:

necktie (noun):: four-in-hand; a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front; neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front.

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bow tie

bow-tie

bowtie

cravat

four-in-hand

neckerchief

neckwear

old school tie

string tie

tie

windsor tie

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