How to Pronounce Understory

To pronounce "understory", say UND-erst-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “understory”

"understory" has 3 syllables: und-erst-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does understory mean?

noun

  1. The layer of plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest.

Synonyms

underbrushundergrowth

Antonyms

overstory

Words that rhyme with understory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

undergrowthforestcarpetingcarpetrugcanopygroundcover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understory"?▾

"Understory" has 3 syllables: und · erst · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "understory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "understory" is /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)i/.

What does "understory" mean?▾

Understory: The layer of plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest.

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