How many syllables in atherosclerosis?

There are 6 syllables in the word atherosclerosis.

Divide atherosclerosis into syllables:

atherosclerosis (noun):: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries; a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries.

arterial sclerosis

coronary artery disease

coronary-artery disease

hardening of the arteries

induration of the arteries

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