How many syllables in retrenched?

There are 2 syllables in the word retrenched.

Divide retrenched into syllables:

abated

abbreviated

abridged

be frugal

clipped

constricted

contracted

cropped

curtailed

cut

cut back

cut down

decreased

dented

depleted

diminished

docked

downsized

dropped

dwindled

eased

economize

husband

lessened

lowered

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