To pronounce "undeserving", say UND-es-erv-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
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"undeserving" has 4 syllables: und-es-erv-ing. It rhymes with unnerving and observing, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“the undeserving poor”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Undeserving" has 4 syllables: und · es · erv · ing.
The IPA transcription of "undeserving" is /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/.
Undeserving: Considered unworthy of reward.
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