How many syllables in vacillate?

There are 3 syllables in the word vacillate.

Divide vacillate into syllables:

vacillate (verb):: to keep changing one's mind or opinions about something; move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern.; to waver in mind, will, or feeling hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

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