How many syllables in peril?

There are 2 syllables in the word peril.

How to pronounce peril:

peril (noun):: great danger or jeopardy; exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost danger; a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.

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