How many syllables in eyelid?

There are 3 syllables in the word eyelid.

How to pronounce eyelid:

eyelid (noun):: either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye.; either of the movable folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

cilium

eye

eyelash

lash

lid

oculus

optic

palpebra

protective fold

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