How many syllables in "comprehension"?

"comprehension" has 4 lettergrepen (com - pre - hen - sion).

How to divide "comprehension"?

"comprehension" divides into 4 parts: com · pre · hen · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pre... hen... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"comprehension": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·pre·hen·sion

Hoofdklemtoon

com-pre-HEN-sion(com · pre · hen · sion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "comprehension" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "comprehension"?: "comprehension" has 4 lettergrepen (com - pre - hen - sion).
How to divide "comprehension"?: "comprehension" divides into 4 parts: com · pre · hen · sion.
Where is the stress in "comprehension"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "comprehension"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pre... hen... sion) and listen on SayItVid.