How many syllables in anaphylaxis?

There are 5 syllables in the word anaphylaxis.

How to pronounce anaphylaxis:

anaphylaxis (noun):: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent; hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance.

hypersensitivity reaction

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