How many syllables in poleax?

There are 2 syllables in the word poleax.

How to pronounce poleax:

poleax (noun):: one with a long handle used as an ornamental weapon; noun. a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick.; a battle-ax with a short handle and often a hook or spike opposite the blade

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