How many syllables in comprehension?
Syllables in comprehension
4
com·pre·hen·sion
Comprehension has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say comprehension
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnʃən/ 4 syllables, com-pre-HEN-sion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say comprehension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pre, hen, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in comprehension?
- Comprehension has four syllables.
- How do you divide comprehension into syllables?
- Comprehension divides as com-pre-hen-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in comprehension?
- The third syllable (com-pre-HEN-sion).