How to Pronounce Underweight

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

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UND-erw-eight

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"underweight" has 3 syllables: und-erw-eight. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does underweight mean?

noun

  1. The state or quality of being underweight.
  2. An underweight person.

verb

  1. To underestimate the weight of.
  2. To give insufficient weight to (a consideration); to underestimate the importance of.

adjective

  1. Of an inappropriately or unusually low weight.

    “He's so underweight he's had to buy smaller clothes.”

  2. Not too heavy for an intended purpose.

    “The suitcase is just slightly underweight; I'll let it on the plane.”

Antonyms

overweight

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underweight"?▾

"Underweight" has 3 syllables: und · erw · eight.

What does "underweight" mean?▾

Underweight: The state or quality of being underweight.

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