How many syllables in trebuchet?

There are 3 syllables in the word trebuchet.

How to pronounce trebuchet:

trebuchet (noun):: a medieval military engine for hurling heavy missiles (such as rocks); noun. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.

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