How to Pronounce Underworld

To pronounce "underworld", say UND-erw-orld — 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-erw-orld

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💡 Tip for remembering “underworld”

"underworld" has 3 syllables: und-erw-orld. It rhymes with world and netherworld, if that helps it stick.

What does underworld mean?

noun

  1. The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
  2. That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice.

Synonyms

netherworld

Antonyms

overworld

Words that rhyme with underworld

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

worldnetherworldhurleddreamworldwhirledswirledfurledtwirledwhorledunfurled

Related words

netherworldhellhadeshelscheolafterlifeenvironmentmafia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underworld"?▾

"Underworld" has 3 syllables: und · erw · orld.

What does "underworld" mean?▾

Underworld: The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.

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