How many syllables in cannula?

There are 3 syllables in the word cannula.

How to pronounce cannula:

cannula (noun):: a small tube for insertion into a body cavity or into a duct or vessel; noun. a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication.

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