How many syllables in pretzel?

There are 2 syllables in the word pretzel.

Divide pretzel into syllables:

pretzel (noun):: glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot.; a brittle or chewy glazed usually salted slender bread often shaped like a loose knot

soft pretzel

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