How to pronounce underserved
Say it like uhn-der-SURVD. Underserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURVD).
- uhn
- der
- SURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underserved 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.
- SURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of underserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-SURVD.
What does underserved mean?
- Underresourced; not having sufficient service.“Many families who live paycheck-to-paycheck are currently underserved by the financial services industry.”
- Disadvantaged with regard to health services because of inability to pay, inability to access care, or other disparities for reasons of race, religion, language group or social status.
- Poorly served.
- simple past and past participle of underserve How to pronounce underserve
Where does underserved come from?
From under- + served.
Words that rhyme with underserved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underserved.
Questions about saying underserved
How do you pronounce underserved?
Say uhn-der-SURVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈsɝvd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈsɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underserved?
Underserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURVD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SURVD.
Is underserved 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 /ˌʌndəˈsɜːvd/ (uhn-duh-SURVD).