How many syllables in alienating?

There are 5 syllables in the word alienating.

How to pronounce alienating:

alienating (verb):: to cause a friend to become unfriendly or hostile; to cause to be estranged to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed

arrogant

disaffecting

displeasing

repugnant

repulsive

unendearing

uningratiating

combinative

unifying

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