How many syllables in "understate"?

"understate" has 3 слоги (un - der - state).

How to divide "understate"?

"understate" divides into 3 parts: un · der · state.

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

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

Слоговой гид

3 Слоги

"understate": 3 слоги.

Слоги:un·der·state

Основное ударение

un-der-STATE(un · der · state)○ ○ ●

Stress in "understate" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈsteɪt⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈsteɪt

Слогиun·der·state

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