How to Pronounce Undergrounds

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

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12

Letters

UND-ergr-ounds

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"undergrounds" has 3 syllables: und-ergr-ounds.

What does undergrounds mean?

noun

  1. An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
  2. A train that runs on such an underground railway.

noun

  1. Regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines).
  2. (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.

    “the French underground during World War II”

verb

  1. To route electricity distribution cables underground

Synonyms

MétrometroTubetuberapid transitundergroundunderground railwayunderpassavant-gardecounterculture

Related words

belowgroundsubsurfacemetrosubwaytubeguerillaguerrillacovert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undergrounds"?▾

"Undergrounds" has 3 syllables: und · ergr · ounds.

What does "undergrounds" mean?▾

Undergrounds: An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

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