How many syllables in perfectionism?

There are 6 syllables in the word perfectionism.

How to pronounce perfectionism:

perfectionism (noun):: a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable.; the doctrine that the perfection of moral character constitutes a person's highest good

disposition

absent-mindedness

carelessness

clumsiness

dereliction

disregard

forgetfulness

heedlessness

ignorance

impetuosity

improvidence

inaccuracy

inattention

inattentiveness

incaution

incautiousness

inconsiderateness

indiscretion

ineptitude

irresponsibility

laxity

laxness

neglect

neglectfulness

negligence

nonchalance

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