How many syllables in rivet?

There are 2 syllables in the word rivet.

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Definition of rivet:

rivet (noun):: to catch and hold (one's attention); a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head

Synonyms for rivet:

fasten listen think train hear immerse engross absorb center engulf

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Antonyms for rivet:

encourage yield liberate fail calm forget eject stay fatigue bear

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