How many syllables in olive oil?

There are 3 syllables in the word olive oil.

How to pronounce olive oil:

olive oil (noun):: a pale yellow to yellowish-green nondrying oil that is obtained from olives, is high in monounsaturated fat, and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking

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