apprehension

How many syllables in apprehension?

  365789421 syllables

Divide apprehension into syllables:   ap-pre-hen-sion
Primary syllable stress:   ap-pre-hen-sion
Secondary syllable stress:   ap-pre-hen-sion
How to pronounce apprehension:   ap-ri-hen-shun
How to say apprehension:

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Synonyms for apprehension


1 syllable
  • angst
  • dread
  • qualm
  • chill
  • fear
2 syllables
  • alarm
  • capture
  • dismay
  • suspense
  • unrest
  • arrest
  • concern
  • seizure
  • tenseness
  • worry
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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2 syllables
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  • pension
  • mention
3 syllables
4 syllables
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