How many syllables in surround?

There are 2 syllables in the word surround.

Divide surround into syllables:

surround (verb):: to enclose on all sides envelop; to encircle or enclose (something or someone); extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.; to enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat invest entry 2

adjoin

besiege

border

circle

cloister

close in

close in on

contact

embrace

encircle

enclose

encompass

envelop

environ

enwreath

fence in

fringe

gird

girdle

hem in

inclose

meet

ring

skirt

touch

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