How many syllables in comprehend?

Syllables in comprehend

3

com·pre·hend

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

How to say comprehend

Pronunciation/ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnd/
3 syllables, com-pre-HEND · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

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

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