Does a Haiku needs to have exactly 17 syllables?

Having 17 syllables is in the definition of Haiku, but does it have to have exactly 17 syllables, is this usually followed strictly, or it is only more as a guideline?

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Does a Haiku needs to have exactly 17 syllables?

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