How to pronounce undernourished
Say it like uhn-der-NUR-risht. Undernourished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NUR).
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- uhn
- der
- NUR
- risht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undernourished 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.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undernourished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-NUR-risht.
What does undernourished mean?
- Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.
Where does undernourished come from?
From under- + nourished.
Words that rhyme with undernourished
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Questions about saying undernourished
How do you pronounce undernourished?
Say uhn-der-NUR-risht. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈnɜrɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈnɜrɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undernourished?
Undernourished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NUR). Broken into parts: uhn · der · NUR · risht.
Is undernourished 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 /ˌʌndəˈnɜrɪʃt/ (uhn-duh-NUR-risht).