How many syllables in "understudies"?

"understudies" has 4 syllabes (un - der - stud - ies).

How to divide "understudies"?

"understudies" divides into 4 parts: un · der · stud · ies.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (un... der... stud... ies) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"understudies": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:un·der·stud·ies

Accent principal

UN-der-stud-ies(un · der · stud · ies)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "understudies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌndərˌstʌdiz⁄

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IPAˈʌndərˌstʌdiz

Syllabesun·der·stud·ies

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How many syllables in "understudies"?: "understudies" has 4 syllabes (un - der - stud - ies).
How to divide "understudies"?: "understudies" divides into 4 parts: un · der · stud · ies.
Where is the stress in "understudies"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "understudies"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... der... stud... ies) and listen on SayItVid.