Here's a breakdown:
* syl - The "y" has a long "i" sound, similar to "see".
* la - The "a" has the schwa sound, represented by the upside-down "e" symbol (ə). It's a short, unstressed sound, similar to the "uh" in "about".
Therefore, the word "syllable" is pronounced with two syllables, with the schwa sound appearing in the second syllable.