How many syllables in acromegaly?

There are 5 syllables in the word acromegaly.

How to pronounce acromegaly:

acromegaly (noun):: a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and marked especially by progressive enlargement of hands, feet, and face; noun. enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor).

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