How many syllables in culture shock?

There are 3 syllables in the word culture shock.

Divide culture shock into syllables:

culture shock (noun):: a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation

adaptation

cultural assimilation

re-entry shock

reverse culture shock

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