gerund

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

How many syllables in gerund?

2 syllables

Divide gerund into syllables: ger-und
Stressed syllable in gerund: ger-und
How to pronounce gerund: jer-und
How to say gerund:

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