To pronounce "undermines", say UND-erm-in-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
undermines
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UND-erm-in-es
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"undermines" has 4 syllables: und-erm-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.
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“The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies.”
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"Undermines" has 4 syllables: und · erm · in · es.
Undermines: To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
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