How many syllables in permeate?

There are 2 syllables in the word permeate.

How to pronounce permeate:

permeate (verb):: to diffuse through or penetrate something; to penetrate or spread throughout (something)

diffuse throughout

fill

filter through

flood

infiltrate

interpenetrate

pass (into)

pass through

penetrate

percolate (into)

pervade

saturate

spread through

suffuse

abort

dehydrate

deplete

destroy

discourage

drain

dry

dry out

kill

take out

wring out

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