How many syllables in racoon?

There are 2 syllables in the word racoon.

How to pronounce racoon:

racoon (noun):: noun. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America.; 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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