How to Pronounce “underparent” in English
/ʌndɛrpærɛnt/
un·der·pa·rent
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Syllablesun·der·pa·rent
What does “underparent” mean?
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VERB
- To provide one's child with insufficient attention and nurturing.
NOUN
- One who has a subordinate position to the main parent but who takes on some parental responsibilities.
Example sentences
- “Do I underparent my child because I am not around enough to give the child what he or she needs?”
- “If Father is the typical male underparent, as he generally is, it is not that he is a failure, except by overparent standards.”
How to pronounce “underparent”
- Syllables:
- un · der · pa · rent
- IPA:
- /ʌndɛrpærɛnt/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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“underparent” is pronounced /ʌndɛrpærɛnt/ (un · der · pa · rent). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “underparent”?
“underparent” has 4 syllables: un · der · pa · rent.
What does “underparent” mean?
To provide one's child with insufficient attention and nurturing.