How many syllables in nihilism?

There are 4 syllables in the word nihilism.

How to pronounce nihilism:

nihilism (noun):: a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake.; a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless

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