How many syllables in whiskey?

There are 2 syllables in the word whiskey.

How to pronounce whiskey:

whiskey (noun):: a liquor made from fermented mash of grain.; a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)

alcohol

ale

barley-bree

barley-broo

beer

blended whiskey

blended whisky

booze

bourbon

brandy

brew

brewage

brewski

cocktail

corn

corn whiskey

corn whisky

dutch courage

gin

hard drink

hard liquor

home brew

irish

irish whiskey

irish whisky

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nonintoxicant

solid

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