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There are four syllables: As-phyx-i-a.

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The word "asphyxia" can be broken down into "a-" meaning without or lack of, and "-sphyxia" from the Greek word "sphyxis," meaning pulse. Therefore, asphyxia refers to a condition characterized by lack of oxygen and inability to breathe properly, often leading to unconsciousness or death.

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