How many syllables in "understates"?

"understates" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - states).

How to divide "understates"?

"understates" divides into 3 parts: un · der · states.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"understates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·der·states

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un-der-STATES(un · der · states)○ ○ ●

Stress in "understates" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈsteɪts⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈsteɪts

Lettergrepenun·der·states

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