How many syllables in poorly?

There are 2 syllables in the word poorly.

How to pronounce poorly:

poorly (adverb):: badly; in a poor condition or manner; in an inferior or imperfect way badly; ('ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well.

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