How many syllables in spectacles?

There are 3 syllables in the word spectacles.

Divide spectacles into syllables:

spectacles (noun):: an eye-catching or dramatic public display; something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision.

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