How to Pronounce Underbred

To pronounce "underbred", say UND-erbr-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

UND-erbr-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “underbred”

"underbred" has 3 syllables: und-erbr-ed.

What does underbred mean?

adjective

  1. Of inferior breeding or upbringing; vulgar, lacking in manners or finesse.
  2. (of animals) Not purebred; of an inferior strain.

verb

  1. To breed insufficiently.

Synonyms

impoliterudeuncouth

Antonyms

thoroughbred

Related words

ill-bredrudelowbredunrefinedcurbounderishscrubyokelish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underbred"?▾

"Underbred" has 3 syllables: und · erbr · ed.

What does "underbred" mean?▾

Underbred: Of inferior breeding or upbringing; vulgar, lacking in manners or finesse.

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