How many syllables in "underweight"?

"underweight" has 3 syllabes (un - der - weight).

How to divide "underweight"?

"underweight" divides into 3 parts: un · der · weight.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"underweight": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:un·der·weight

Accent principal

un-der-WEIGHT(un · der · weight)○ ○ ●

Stress in "underweight" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈweɪt⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈweɪt

Syllabesun·der·weight

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How many syllables in "underweight"?: "underweight" has 3 syllabes (un - der - weight).
How to divide "underweight"?: "underweight" divides into 3 parts: un · der · weight.
Where is the stress in "underweight"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "underweight"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... der... weight) and listen on SayItVid.