How many syllables in prematurely?

There are 4 syllables in the word prematurely.

How to pronounce prematurely:

prematurely (adjective):: born after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks; happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time

before your time

beforehand

early

immediately

inopportunely

instantly

precociously

preterm

promptly

too early

too soon

unseasonably

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