How many syllables in sulphurous?

There are 3 syllables in the word sulphurous.

How to pronounce sulphurous:

sulphurous (adjective):: adjective. of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur.; of, relating to, or containing sulfur especially with a lower valence than sulfuric compounds

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