How many syllables in understand?
Syllables in understand
3
un·der·stand
Understand has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say understand
| Pronunciation | /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ 3 syllables, un-der-STAND · da-da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say understand slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, der, stand. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with understand
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Questions
- How many syllables are in understand?
- Understand has three syllables.
- How do you divide understand into syllables?
- Understand divides as un-der-stand.
- Which syllable is stressed in understand?
- The third syllable (un-der-STAND).