How many syllables in apprehend?

Syllables in apprehend

3

ap·pre·hend

Apprehend has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say apprehend

Pronunciation/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnd/
3 syllables, ap-pre-HEND · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say apprehend slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ap, pre, hend. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in apprehend?
Apprehend has three syllables.
How do you divide apprehend into syllables?
Apprehend divides as ap-pre-hend.
Which syllable is stressed in apprehend?
The third syllable (ap-pre-HEND).

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