How many syllables in underwear?

There are 3 syllables in the word underwear.

Divide underwear into syllables:

underwear (noun):: women's underwear and nightwear; undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments.; clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing

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