How many syllables in salmon?

There are 2 syllables in the word salmon.

How to pronounce salmon:

salmon (noun):: a large anadromous salmonid fish (salmo salar) of the north atlantic noted as a game and food fish; any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn.

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