How many syllables in "underpants"?

"underpants" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - pants).

How to divide "underpants"?

"underpants" divides into 3 parts: un · der · pants.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"underpants": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·der·pants

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UN-der-pants(un · der · pants)● ○ ○

Stress in "underpants" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌndərˌpænts⁄

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IPAˈʌndərˌpænts

Lettergrepenun·der·pants

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