How many syllables in pulley?

There are 2 syllables in the word pulley.

Divide pulley into syllables:

pulley (noun):: a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.; a sheave or small wheel with a grooved rim and with or without the block in which it runs used singly with a rope or chain to change the direction and point of application of a pulling force and in various combinations to increase the applied force especially for lifting weights

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