How many syllables in oakum?

There are 2 syllables in the word oakum.

How to pronounce oakum:

oakum (noun):: loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams and packing joints; noun. loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships.

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