How many syllables in saxophone?

There are 3 syllables in the word saxophone.

Divide saxophone into syllables:

saxophone (noun):: a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.; one of a group of single-reed woodwind instruments usually ranging from soprano to bass and characterized by a conical metal tube and finger keys

sax

single-reed instrument

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