How many syllables in yearns?

There is 1 syllable in the word yearns.

How to pronounce yearns:

yearns (verb):: to have an intense desire or longing; to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly

ache

agonizes

covet

crave

desire

eat your heart out over

fears

hanker after

have a yen for

hunger

itch

languish

long

longs

lust

pant

pine

pines

set your heart upon

suspire

would give your eyeteeth for

abjures

despises

dislikes

hates

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