How many syllables in amniocentesis?

There are 6 syllables in the word amniocentesis.

How to pronounce amniocentesis:

amniocentesis (noun):: (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities.; the surgical insertion of a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the uterus to obtain amniotic fluid especially for the determination of fetal sex or chromosomal abnormality

amnio

prenatal diagnosis

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