How many syllables in understands?

Syllables in understands

3

un·der·stands

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

How to say understands

Pronunciation/ˌʌndɚˈstændz/
3 syllables, un-der-STANDS · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say understands slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, der, stands. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with understands

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Questions

How many syllables are in understands?
Understands has three syllables.
How do you divide understands into syllables?
Understands divides as un-der-stands.
Which syllable is stressed in understands?
The third syllable (un-der-STANDS).

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