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Estimates the number of syllables in an English word using improved heuristic rules.
count_syllables(word)
Integer number of syllables
Character string containing a single word
Uses a rule-based approach with multiple adjustments:
Counts vowel groups (consecutive vowels = 1 syllable)
Adjusts for silent 'e' at end of words
Handles common suffixes and prefixes
Special cases for diphthongs and common patterns
Ensures minimum of 1 syllable