How to pronounce underhanded
Say it like uhn-der-HAN-did. Underhanded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAN).
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US American/ˌʌndɚˈhændɪd/uhn-der-HAN-did
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- uhn
- der
- HAN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underhanded 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.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does underhanded mean?
adjective
- Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
- Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.“His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.”
- Insincere; sarcastic.“An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.”
- In an underhanded manner.
- Devious people, collectively.
Where does underhanded come from?
From under- + handed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with underhanded
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Questions about saying underhanded
How do you pronounce underhanded?
Say uhn-der-HAN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈhændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underhanded?
Underhanded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAN). Broken into parts: uhn · der · HAN · did.