How many syllables in diarrhea?

There are 3 syllables in the word diarrhea.

Divide diarrhea into syllables:

diarrhea (noun):: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools (see stool entry 1 sense 3a); frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor.

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