How many syllables in acetaminophen?

There are 6 syllables in the word acetaminophen.

How to pronounce acetaminophen:

acetaminophen (noun):: a crystalline compound c8h9no2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine to relieve pain and fever; an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets).

anacin iii

analgesic

anodyne

datril

pain pill

painkiller

panadol

phenaphen

tempra

tylenol

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