How many syllables in turpentine?

There are 3 syllables in the word turpentine.

Divide turpentine into syllables:

turpentine (noun):: a yellow to brown semifluid oleoresin obtained as an exudate from the terebinth; volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.

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