How to Pronounce Underwhelm

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

UND-erwh-elm

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💡 Tip for remembering “underwhelm”

"underwhelm" has 3 syllables: und-erwh-elm. It rhymes with realm and whelm, if that helps it stick.

What does underwhelm mean?

verb

  1. To fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.

Antonyms

overaweoverwhelm

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Words that rhyme with underwhelm

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realmwhelmoverwhelm

Related words

appalledunderimpressunderaweunimpressdisappointdissatisfyunderperformdisplease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underwhelm"?▾

"Underwhelm" has 3 syllables: und · erwh · elm.

What does "underwhelm" mean?▾

Underwhelm: To fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.

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