How to Pronounce Underdeveloped

To pronounce "underdeveloped", say UND-erd-ev-el-op-ed — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

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Letters

UND-erd-ev-el-op-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “underdeveloped”

"underdeveloped" has 6 syllables: und-erd-ev-el-op-ed. It rhymes with developed and enveloped, if that helps it stick.

What does underdeveloped mean?

verb

  1. To develop insufficiently.

adjective

  1. Immature and not fully developed
  2. Having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

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Words that rhyme with underdeveloped

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developedenvelopedundeveloped

Related words

nonindustrialimmaturedevelopingflatinsufficientinsufficiencyinadequatedeficient

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How many syllables are in "underdeveloped"?▾

"Underdeveloped" has 6 syllables: und · erd · ev · el · op · ed.

What does "underdeveloped" mean?▾

Underdeveloped: To develop insufficiently.

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