How many syllables in turmeric?

There are 3 syllables in the word turmeric.

How to pronounce turmeric:

turmeric (noun):: noun. ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning.; an indian perennial herb (curcuma longa synonym c. domestica) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome

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