How many syllables in vanilla?

There are 3 syllables in the word vanilla.

How to pronounce vanilla:

vanilla (noun):: vanilla bean; any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers.

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