How to pronounce undeveloped
Say it like uhn-dih-VEL-upt. Undeveloped has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL).
- uhn
- dih
- VEL
- upt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undeveloped 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undeveloped
American and British speakers say undeveloped in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-VEL-upt.
What does undeveloped mean?
- Not developed or used.
- not built on, unbuilt; not ready for building on
- lagging behind others, especially in economic or social matters
- simple past and past participle of undevelop
Where does undeveloped come from?
From un- + developed.
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Words that rhyme with undeveloped
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Questions about saying undeveloped
How do you pronounce undeveloped?
Say uhn-dih-VEL-upt. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undeveloped?
Undeveloped has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · VEL · upt.
Do Americans and Brits say undeveloped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.