How many syllables in "underpay"?

"underpay" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - pay).

How to divide "underpay"?

"underpay" divides into 3 parts: un · der · pay.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"underpay": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·der·pay

Hoofdklemtoon

un-der-PAY(un · der · pay)○ ○ ●

Stress in "underpay" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈpeɪ⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈpeɪ

Lettergrepenun·der·pay

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