How many syllables in pyrrhic?

There are 2 syllables in the word pyrrhic.

How to pronounce pyrrhic:

pyrrhic (noun):: a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables.; a metrical foot consisting of two short or unaccented syllables

dibrach

metrical foot

metrical unit

advantageous

beneficial

constructive

effective

effectual

efficacious

fruitful

gainful

good

helpful

important

invaluable

justifiable

meaningful

meritorious

positive

productive

profitable

purposeful

rewarding

useful

valuable

worth it

worth the effort

worthwhile

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