How many syllables in pekingese?

There are 3 syllables in the word pekingese.

How to pronounce pekingese:

pekingese (noun):: the chinese dialect of beijing; noun. a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle.

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