How to pronounce understaff
Say it like UHN-der-staf. Understaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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US American/ˈʌndɚˌstæf/UHN-der-staf
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- UHN
- der
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understaff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- stafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does understaff mean?
verb
- To furnish with too few staff; to staff inadequately.
- Staff (employees) who are subordinate to other staff.
Where does understaff come from?
From under- + staff.
Questions about saying understaff
How do you pronounce understaff?
Say UHN-der-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌstæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understaff?
Understaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · staf.