How many syllables in wheelbarrow?

There are 3 syllables in the word wheelbarrow.

Divide wheelbarrow into syllables:

wheelbarrow (noun):: any small vehicle that is pulled or pushed by hand; a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels.; a small usually single-wheeled vehicle that is used for carrying small loads and is fitted with handles at the rear by which it can be pushed and guided

barrow

cart

dray

garden cart

go-cart

hand truck

handcart

lawn cart

oxcart

pushcart

tram

trolley

truck

wagon

wain

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