How to Pronounce Underhand

To pronounce "underhand", say UND-erh-and — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underhand”

"underhand" has 3 syllables: und-erh-and.

What does underhand mean?

noun

  1. The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.

    “Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt.”

verb

  1. To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
  2. To trick, deceive or gull.

adjective

  1. Secret; clandestine
  2. (by extension) dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner

Synonyms

underhandedunderarm

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Related words

sneakycorruptcrookedunderarminsidiousdeviousfraudulentdeceitful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underhand"?▾

"Underhand" has 3 syllables: und · erh · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "underhand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underhand" is /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/.

What does "underhand" mean?▾

Underhand: The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.

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