How many syllables in alum?

There are 2 syllables in the word alum.

How to pronounce alum:

alum (noun):: a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university).; a potassium aluminum sulfate kal(so4)2·12h2o or an ammonium aluminum sulfate nh4al(so4)2·12h2o used especially for its astringent and styptic properties

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