How many syllables in misunderstanding?

Syllables in misunderstanding

5

mis·un·der·stand·ing

Misunderstanding has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say misunderstanding

Pronunciation/ˌmɪsəndɚˈstændɪŋ/
5 syllables, mis-un-der-STAND-ing · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters16

To count it yourself, say misunderstanding slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, un, der, stand, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in misunderstanding?
Misunderstanding has five syllables.
How do you divide misunderstanding into syllables?
Misunderstanding divides as mis-un-der-stand-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in misunderstanding?
The fourth syllable (mis-un-der-STAND-ing).

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