How to pronounce underprivileged
Say it like uhn-der-PRIV-lujd. Underprivileged has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIV).
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- uhn
- der
- PRIV
- lujd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underprivileged 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.
- PRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lujdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underprivileged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-PRIV-lujd.
What does underprivileged mean?
- Deprived of the opportunities and advantages of others, usually through no fault of one's own.
- A deprived person; deprived people (normally used as a plural).
Where does underprivileged come from?
From under- + privileged.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying underprivileged
How do you pronounce underprivileged?
Say uhn-der-PRIV-lujd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈprɪvlədʒd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈprɪvlədʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underprivileged?
Underprivileged has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIV). Broken into parts: uhn · der · PRIV · lujd.
Is underprivileged 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 /ˌʌndəˈprɪvlədʒd/ (uhn-duh-PRIV-lujd).