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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
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Synonyms for fathom


1 syllable
  • grasp
  • sound
  • plumb
2 syllables
  • discern
  • think through
3 syllables
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