To pronounce "understaffed", say UND-erst-aff-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UND-erst-aff-ed
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"understaffed" has 4 syllables: und-erst-aff-ed. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Understaffed" has 4 syllables: und · erst · aff · ed.
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