How many syllables in defamation?

There are 4 syllables in the word defamation.

How to pronounce defamation:

defamation (noun):: a false or malicious statement; an abusive attack on a person's character or good name.; the act of communicating false statements about a person that injure the reputation of that person the act of defaming another calumny

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