How to Pronounce Underlies

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

UND-erl-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “underlies”

"underlies" has 3 syllables: und-erl-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does underlies mean?

verb

  1. To lie in a position directly beneath.
  2. To lie under or beneath.

    “A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel.”

Words that rhyme with underlies

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underlies"?▾

"Underlies" has 3 syllables: und · erl · ies.

What does "underlies" mean?▾

Underlies: To lie in a position directly beneath.

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