To pronounce "underpreparedness", say UND-erpr-ep-ar-edn-ess — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
underpreparedness
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UND-erpr-ep-ar-edn-ess
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"underpreparedness" has 6 syllables: und-erpr-ep-ar-edn-ess.
"Underpreparedness" has 6 syllables: und · erpr · ep · ar · edn · ess.
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