How many syllables in lithium?

There are 3 syllables in the word lithium.

How to pronounce lithium:

lithium (noun):: a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals.; a chemical element of the alkali metal group that is the lightest metal known and that is used especially in alloys and glass, in mechanical lubricants, and in storage batteries see chemical elements table

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