How many syllables in pitocin?

There are 3 syllables in the word pitocin.

How to pronounce pitocin:

pitocin (noun):: noun. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk.

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