How Many Syllables Are in "Understand"?
understand has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
un-der-stand
- Word
- understand
- Syllable count
- 3
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
To grasp the meaning or reason for something.
Example sentence
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Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).