How many syllables in waterfowl?

There are 3 syllables in the word waterfowl.

Divide waterfowl into syllables:

waterfowl (noun):: freshwater aquatic bird.; a bird that frequents water; a swimming game bird (such as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird

anseriform bird

aquatic bird

water bird

waterbird

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