How many syllables in pessimist?

There are 3 syllables in the word pessimist.

How to pronounce pessimist:

pessimist (noun):: a person who expects the worst.; a person who believes that people always act selfishly; a person who is inclined to expect poor outcomes someone who is given to pessimism

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