How many syllables in penitent?

There are 3 syllables in the word penitent.

Divide penitent into syllables:

penitent (adjective):: feeling regret for one's sins; feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.; feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses repentant

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