To pronounce "underdevelopment", say UND-erd-ev-el-opm-ent — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UND-erd-ev-el-opm-ent
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"underdevelopment" has 6 syllables: und-erd-ev-el-opm-ent. It rhymes with development and redevelopment, if that helps it stick.
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"Underdevelopment" has 6 syllables: und · erd · ev · el · opm · ent.
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