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

alumna

alumnus

ammonia alum

ammonium alum

bookman

grad

graduate

ivy leaguer

old boy

potash alum

potassium alum

scholar

scholarly person

student

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