How to Pronounce Underhanded

To pronounce "underhanded", say UND-erh-and-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

UND-erh-and-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “underhanded”

"underhanded" has 4 syllables: und-erh-and-ed. It rhymes with candid and reprimanded, if that helps it stick.

What does underhanded mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Devious people, collectively.

adjective

  1. Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
  2. Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

    “His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.”

Synonyms

underhandshorthanded

Words that rhyme with underhanded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candidreprimandeddemandedstrandedexpandedevenhandedbackhandedcommandedhandedlandedbrandedbanded

Related words

sneakycorruptcrookedunderarmslyoverlappingunder-handedbackhanded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underhanded"?▾

"Underhanded" has 4 syllables: und · erh · and · ed.

What does "underhanded" mean?▾

Underhanded: To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

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