How many syllables in litmus?

There are 2 syllables in the word litmus.

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litmus (noun):: a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator; a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator.

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