How many syllables in raccoons?

There are 2 syllables in the word raccoons.

Divide raccoons into syllables:

raccoons (noun):: a small nocturnal carnivore (procyon lotor) of north america that is chiefly gray, has a black mask and bushy ringed tail, lives chiefly in trees, and has a varied diet including small animals, fruits, and nuts

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