How many syllables in supine?

There are 2 syllables in the word supine.

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How to pronounce supine:

Definition of supine:

supine (adjective):: lying face upward.; lying on the back or with the face upward

Synonyms for supine:

acquiescent

amiable

compliant

conformable

conformist

docile

feeble

incompetent

nonresistant

obedient

obeisant

passive

pliable

pliant

resigned

resupine

slavish

spineless

submissive

subordinate

subservient

surrendering

tolerant

tolerating

unaggressive

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Antonyms for supine:

erect

face-down

lying on your face

prone

prostrate

standing

upright

vertical

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