How many syllables in withstands?

There are 2 syllables in the word withstands.

Divide withstands into syllables:

withstands (verb):: to resist successfully; to resist or endure successfully; to stand up against oppose with firm determination

bear

brave

combat

confront

cope with

defy

endure

face

fights

grapple with

hold off

hold out against

oppose

opposes

put up with

repels

resist

resists

stand firm against

stand up to

suffer

sustain

take

take on

thwart

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