How many syllables in "understands"?

"understands" has 3 هجاها (un - der - stands).

How to divide "understands"?

"understands" divides into 3 parts: un · der · stands.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (un... der... stands) and listen on SayItVid.

راهنمای هجاها

3 هجاها

"understands": 3 هجاها.

هجاها:un·der·stands

تکیه اصلی

un-der-STANDS(un · der · stands)○ ○ ●

Stress in "understands" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈstændz⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈstændz

هجاهاun·der·stands

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10:33

Now, the point was this proves that the computer really understands the story. So there I was on my way to New Haven on United Airlines at 30, 000 feet. So there I was on my way to New Haven on United Airlines

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How many syllables in "understands"?: "understands" has 3 هجاها (un - der - stands).
How to divide "understands"?: "understands" divides into 3 parts: un · der · stands.
Where is the stress in "understands"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "understands"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... der... stands) and listen on SayItVid.