How many syllables in hibiscus?

There are 3 syllables in the word hibiscus.

Divide hibiscus into syllables:

hibiscus (noun):: noun. any plant of the genus Hibiscus.; any of a large genus (hibiscus) of herbs, shrubs, or small trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually dentate leaves

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