How many syllables in "underlies"?

"underlies" has 3 sílabas (un - der - lies).

How to divide "underlies"?

"underlies" divides into 3 parts: un · der · lies.

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

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

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3 Sílabas

"underlies": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:un·der·lies

Ênfase Primária

un-der-LIES(un · der · lies)○ ○ ●

Stress in "underlies" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈlaɪz⁄

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