How many syllables in cumulonimbus?

There are 5 syllables in the word cumulonimbus.

How to pronounce cumulonimbus:

cumulonimbus (noun):: noun. a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms.; cumulus cloud having a low base and often spread out in the shape of an anvil extending to great heights see cloud illustration

cloud

cumulonimbus cloud

thundercloud

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