How many syllables in ibuprofen?

There are 4 syllables in the word ibuprofen.

How to pronounce ibuprofen:

ibuprofen (noun):: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug c13h18o2 used to relieve pain and fever; a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic.

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