How to pronounce undeserved
Say it like uhn-dih-ZURVD. Undeserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZURVD).
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- uhn
- dih
- ZURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undeserved 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of undeserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-dih-ZURVD.
What does undeserved mean?
- Not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair.
Where does undeserved come from?
From un- + deserved.
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Questions about saying undeserved
How do you pronounce undeserved?
Say uhn-dih-ZURVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undeserved?
Undeserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZURVD). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · ZURVD.
Is undeserved 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 /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd/ (uhn-dih-ZURVD).