How many syllables in purport?

There are 2 syllables in the word purport.

Divide purport into syllables:

purport (verb):: claim; to claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming.; to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)

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