How many syllables in comprehension?

There are 4 syllables in the word comprehension.

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Divide comprehension into syllables:

com · pre · hen · sion

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:

awareness apprehension grip perception inclusion understanding appreciation grasp discernment

Antonyms for comprehension:

silliness inexperience misapprehension body disinclination misconstruction absurdity unfamiliarity superficiality craziness

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