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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable stand
  • 13 letters
Syllables
un-der-stand-ing: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: un-der-STAND-ing. Lighter (secondary) stress on un.
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as un-derstanding, under-standing, understand-ing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide understanding into syllables?

understanding divides as un-der-stand-ing. un-der-stand-ing: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in understanding?

Understanding has 4 syllables (un-der-stand-ing).

Which syllable is stressed in understanding?

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

How do you pronounce understanding?

/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ in American English.