How many syllables in extrinsic?

There are 3 syllables in the word extrinsic.

Divide extrinsic into syllables:

extrinsic (adjective):: originating or acting from outside; not forming part of or belonging to a thing extraneous; not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside.

accidental

adscititious

adventitious

alien

exterior

external

extraneous

foreign

imported

inessential

irrelevant

outside

superficial

supervenient

unessential

unnecessary

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