How many syllables in misunderstood?

There are 4 syllables in the word misunderstood.

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Divide misunderstood into syllables:

mis · un · der · stood

How to pronounce misunderstood:

Definition of misunderstood:

misunderstood (adjective):: wrongly understood.; wrongly or imperfectly understood; not properly or sympathetically understood

Synonyms for misunderstood:

misjudged mistook misconstrued missed misconceived misinterpreted

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