How to pronounce underdevelopment
Say it like uhn-der-duh-VEL-up-munt. Underdevelopment has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL).
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- uhn
- der
- duh
- VEL
- up
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underdevelopment 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underdevelopment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-duh-VEL-up-munt.
What does underdevelopment mean?
- The condition of being underdeveloped.
Where does underdevelopment come from?
From under- + development.
Words that rhyme with underdevelopment
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Questions about saying underdevelopment
How do you pronounce underdevelopment?
Say uhn-der-duh-VEL-up-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚdəˈvɛləpmənt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndədəˈvɛləpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underdevelopment?
Underdevelopment has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL). Broken into parts: uhn · der · duh · VEL · up · munt.
Is underdevelopment 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 /ˌʌndədəˈvɛləpmənt/ (uhn-duh-duh-VEL-up-munt).