How many syllables in scuba?

There are 2 syllables in the word scuba.

How to pronounce scuba:

scuba (noun):: a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.; an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas (such as air) supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater

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