How many syllables in "underlay"?

"underlay" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - lay).

How to divide "underlay"?

"underlay" divides into 3 parts: un · der · lay.

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

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

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"underlay": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·der·lay

Hoofdklemtoon

un-der-LAY(un · der · lay)○ ○ ●

Stress in "underlay" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌndəɹˈleɪ⁄

Listen to spoken timing and rhythm in native context.

1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAʌndəɹˈleɪ

Lettergrepenun·der·lay

Hoor in contextUS

1:16

Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

Bekijk volledige gids

Watch native speaker conversations with synchronized transcripts.

Rhymes & Poetics

Explore matching rhyming words on SayItVid.

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