How many syllables in phishing?

There are 2 syllables in the word phishing.

Divide phishing into syllables:

phishing (noun):: see also spear phishing compare smishing; the practice of tricking internet users (as through the use of deceptive email messages or websites) into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly

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