How many syllables in sterile?

There are 2 syllables in the word sterile.

Divide sterile into syllables:

sterile (adjective):: free from germs; failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores; deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention.

altered

antiseptic

aseptic

barren

disinfected

fruitless

germ-free

impotent

infertile

sterilized

unfruitful

unimaginative

uninspired

uninventive

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