gerund
nounHow many syllables in gerund?
There are 2 syllables in the word gerund.How to pronounce gerund:
Definition of gerund:
- gerund (noun):
- a verbal noun in latin that expresses generalized or uncompleted action
- noun. a noun formed from a verb (such as the '-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun).
Synonyms for gerund:
deverbal noun
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- complex
- shepherd
- water
- never
- away
- around
- driver's
- whenas
- return
- notice
- attack
- spanking
- uptube
- presents
- climate
- calling
- chyron
- Barbie
- zero
- finished
- Asian
- acclaimed
- grandma
- battle
- stealthy
- MIA
- calming
- stunning
- hairdo
- corny
- closer
- begrudge
- loyal
- ice cream
- Jeanna
- banging
- villain
- treasure
- Padraic
- montagne
- Janine
- furtive
- beyond
- azure
- abash
- pretend
- army
- work song
- penny
- Elsie
- … more
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