How many syllables in tinkered?

There are 2 syllables in the word tinkered.

Divide tinkered into syllables:

tinkered (verb):: to work in the manner of a tinker; to try to repair or improve (something) by making lots of minor adjustments; to repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental manner fiddle

clowned (around)

dabble

dallied

dawdled

diddled (with)

dillydallied

doodled

fiddle

fiddled (around)

fooled around

goofed (around)

hanged (around or out)

horsed around

hung (around or out)

idled

loafed

lolled

lounged

meddle

mess about

monkey

muck about

play

played

potter

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