How many syllables in hippopotamuses?

There are 6 syllables in the word hippopotamuses.

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Definition of hippopotamuses:

hippopotamuses (noun):: any of a family (hippopotamidae) of very large, four-toed, chiefly aquatic, herbivorous artiodactyl mammals having a very large head and mouth, nearly hairless thick grayish skin, long lower canine teeth, and relatively short legs, and including two living species

Synonyms for hippopotamuses:

hippo

hippopotamus

hippopotamus amphibius

river horse

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