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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable stand
  • 10 letters
Syllables
un-der-stand: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: un-der-STAND. Lighter (secondary) stress on un.
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as un-derstand, under-stand.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide understand into syllables?

understand divides as un-der-stand. un-der-stand: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in understand?

Understand has 3 syllables (un-der-stand).

Which syllable is stressed in understand?

The stressed syllable in understand is stand. The 3rd syllable is stressed: un-der-STAND. Lighter (secondary) stress on un.

How do you pronounce understand?

/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ in American English.