How many syllables in phytoplankton?

There are 4 syllables in the word phytoplankton.

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phy · to · plank · ton

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Definition of phytoplankton:

phytoplankton (noun):: compare zooplankton; photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae.; minute aquatic photosynthetic organisms (such as dinoflagellates, diatoms, and cyanobacteria) photosynthetic plankton of freshwater or marine environments

Synonyms for phytoplankton:

plant flora

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