To pronounce "underemployed", say UND-er-empl-oy-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UND-er-empl-oy-ed
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"underemployed" has 5 syllables: und-er-empl-oy-ed. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.
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"Underemployed" has 5 syllables: und · er · empl · oy · ed.
Underemployed: Employed in a job that offers fewer work hours than desired.
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