How many syllables in repent?

There are 2 syllables in the word repent.

Divide repent into syllables:

repent (verb):: turn away from sin or do penitence.; to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life

atone for

be ashamed of

be contrite about

be sorry about

deplore

experience

feel remorse about

lament

regret

relent

reproach yourself for

rue

see the error of your ways

show penitence

sorrow

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