How many syllables does the word foil have?
It has one syllable (though four phonemes, since its vowel sound is a diphthong).
What are the syllables of chimney?
"Chimney" is properly pronounced 'chim-nee (two syllables). It is often mispronounced 'chim-a-nee, like the song "Chim Chim Cheree" from the musical Mary Poppins.
Chim chiminey
Chim chiminey
Chim chim cheree...
It is also occassionally mispronounced 'chim-blee, a fairly common pronounciation on the farm back in the 50's.
How many syllables does the word veteran have?
The word "veteran" has three syllables: vet-er-an.
Websters also lists 've-tran as acceptable but less common.