How many syllables in understatement?
Syllables in understatement
4
un·der·state·ment
Understatement has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say understatement
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌndɚˌsteɪtmənt/ 4 syllables, UN-der-state-ment · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 14 |
To count it yourself, say understatement slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, der, state, ment. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with understatement
- statement
- reinstatement
- abatement
- overstatement
- restatement
- misstatement
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Questions
- How many syllables are in understatement?
- Understatement has four syllables.
- How do you divide understatement into syllables?
- Understatement divides as un-der-state-ment.
- Which syllable is stressed in understatement?
- The first syllable (UN-der-state-ment).