How to pronounce underdevelop
Say it like uhn-der-dih-VEL-up. Underdevelop has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL).
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- uhn
- der
- dih
- VEL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underdevelop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underdevelop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-dih-VEL-up.
What does underdevelop mean?
- To develop insufficiently.
Where does underdevelop come from?
From under- + develop.
Words that rhyme with underdevelop
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Questions about saying underdevelop
How do you pronounce underdevelop?
Say uhn-der-dih-VEL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚdɪˈvɛləp/. In British English it is /ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underdevelop?
Underdevelop has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL). Broken into parts: uhn · der · dih · VEL · up.
Is underdevelop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləp/ (uhn-duh-dih-VEL-up).