How many syllables in stumpy?

There are 2 syllables in the word stumpy.

How to pronounce stumpy:

stumpy (adjective):: short and thick stubby; short and thick like a stump; adjective. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature.

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bulky

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chunky

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full

heavy

heavyset

husky

little

low-set

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pudgy

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squat

squatty

stocky

stout

stubby

sturdy

thick

thickset

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