How many syllables in alarm clock?

There are 3 syllables in the word alarm clock.

How to pronounce alarm clock:

alarm clock (noun):: a clock that can be set to sound an alarm at a desired time

alarm

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grandfather clock

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timekeeper

timepiece

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