How to pronounce underfed
Say it like uhn-der-FED. Underfed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FED).
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- uhn
- der
- FED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfed 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of underfed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-FED.
What does underfed mean?
- Inadequately fed.
- simple past and past participle of underfeed
Where does underfed come from?
From under- + fed.
Words that rhyme with underfed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underfed.
Questions about saying underfed
How do you pronounce underfed?
Say uhn-der-FED. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərˈfɛd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈfɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfed?
Underfed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FED). Broken into parts: uhn · der · FED.
Is underfed 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 /ˌʌndəˈfɛd/ (uhn-duh-FED).