How many syllables are there how Walter walked towards the waiter?

Let's break down the syllables in the phrase "How Walter walked towards the waiter":

* How: 1 syllable

* Wal-ter: 2 syllables

* walked: 1 syllable

* to-wards: 2 syllables

* the: 1 syllable

* wait-er: 2 syllables

Adding the syllables together: 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 9 syllables