How many syllables in kwashiorkor?

There are 4 syllables in the word kwashiorkor.

How to pronounce kwashiorkor:

kwashiorkor (noun):: severe malnutrition in infants and children especially of impoverished regions caused by a diet low in protein; noun. severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein.

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