How to Pronounce Underarm

To pronounce "underarm", say UND-er-arm — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈʌndɚˌɑɹm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʌndɚˌɑɹm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underarm”

"underarm" has 3 syllables: und-er-arm. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does underarm mean?

noun

  1. The armpit.
  2. Old-fashioned and now outlawed style of bowling in which the arm is not swung over the shoulder.

verb

  1. To supply with insufficient weaponry.

adjective

  1. For use under the arm.

Words that rhyme with underarm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmalarmharmsmarmarmgendarmecharmefarmdisarmfirearmunarmforearm

Related words

underhandedunderhanddeodorantdeodorantsaftarmmidarmforearmaxillary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underarm"?▾

"Underarm" has 3 syllables: und · er · arm.

What is the IPA transcription of "underarm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underarm" is /ˈʌndɚˌɑɹm/.

What does "underarm" mean?▾

Underarm: The armpit.

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