Number of syllables in the word 'fathom'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word fathom.

  1. No of syllables in fathom : 2
  2. Divide syllables in fathom : fath-om

More about the word - fathom

  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : brace, orguia, stade
  3. Definition : Grasp, envelopment, control.
  4. Definition : (now usually nautical) An English unit of length for water depth notionally based upon the width of grown man's outstretched arms but standardized as 6 feet (about 1.8 m).
  5. Definition : Various similar units in other systems.
  6. Definition : Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.
  1. verb
  2. Synonyms : fathom out, figure out, puzzle out, work out
  3. Definition : To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
  4. Definition : To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
  5. Definition : To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

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