How many syllables in pastry?

There are 2 syllables in the word pastry.

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Divide pastry into syllables:

pas · try

How to pronounce pastry:

Definition of pastry:

pastry (noun):: an individual cake or pie; a dough of flour and water and shortening.; a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content paste sense 1a

Synonyms for pastry:

afters

candy

confection

confectionary

confectionery

danish (pastry)

dessert

dough

entremets

pastry dough

pasty

pate feuillete

tart

tartlet

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