understanding

How many syllables in understanding?

  4 syllables

Divide understanding into syllables:   un-der-stand-ing
Primary syllable stress:   un-der-stand-ing
Secondary syllable stress:   un-der-stand-ing
How to pronounce understanding:   un-der-stan-ding
How to say understanding:

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1 syllable
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  • command
  • gracious
  • kindness
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