Number of syllables in the word 'understanding'

1. No of syllables in understanding : 4
2. Divide syllables in understanding : un-der-stand-ing

More about the word - understanding

1. verb
2. Synonyms : believe, apprehend, comprehend, grasp, grok, know
3. Definition : To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
4. Definition : To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
5. Definition : (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

1. noun
2. Definition : (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
3. Definition : Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
4. Definition : Opinion, judgement or outlook.
5. Definition : An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.

1. adjective
2. Definition : Showing compassion.
3. Definition : Knowing; skilful.

Sources:

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/understand
• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/understanding