How many syllables in merry-go-round?

There are 4 syllables in the word merry-go-round.

How to pronounce merry-go-round:

merry-go-round (noun):: a fairground roundabout; an amusement park ride with seats often in the form of animals (such as horses) revolving about a fixed center

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