comprehension
nounHow many syllables in comprehension?
There are 4 syllables in the word comprehension.How to pronounce comprehension:
Definition of comprehension:
- comprehension (noun):
- understanding
- the act or action of grasping with the intellect understanding
- an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result).
Synonyms for comprehension:
appreciation
apprehension
awareness
discernment
grasp
grip
inclusion
perception
understanding
Antonyms for comprehension:
absurdity
aloofness
amateurishness
apathy
asininity
avoidance
bad judgment
befuddlement
benightedness
bewilderment
blindness
body
brainlessness
bêtise
callowness
calmness
cluelessness
clumsiness
confounding
confusion
cool
craziness
daftness
darkness
denseness
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- unwittingly
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- unflinchingly
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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