Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

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:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"fathom." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 November 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why fathom is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
So... you think
you have good grammar?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for fathom


1 syllable
  • grasp
  • sound
  • plumb
2 syllables
  • discern
  • think through
3 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Oology = the study of eggs
is the shortest “-ology” word.
!Get more facts
FAQ
Is fire 1 or 2
syllables?
?Learn Here
Ever Wonder
what a triphthong is?
Learn Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!