How many syllables in pumice?

There are 2 syllables in the word pumice.

How to pronounce pumice:

pumice (noun):: a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive.; a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing

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