How many syllables in emery?

There are 3 syllables in the word emery.

How to pronounce emery:

emery (noun):: a hard abrasive powder; a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (such as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive; a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper).

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