How many syllables in patrimony?

There are 4 syllables in the word patrimony.

How to pronounce patrimony:

patrimony (noun):: an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor; an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor; an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture).

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