How many syllables in nepotism?

There are 4 syllables in the word nepotism.

How to pronounce nepotism:

nepotism (noun):: favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship; favouritism shown to relatives and friends by those with power; favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs).

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