fathom

The # of syllables in fathom can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/fathom .

How many syllables in fathom?

2 syllables

Divide fathom into syllables: fath-om
Stressed syllable in fathom: fath-om
How to pronounce fathom: fath-um
How to say fathom:

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