How many syllables in underway?

Syllables in underway

3

un·der·way

Underway has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say underway

Pronunciation/ˌʌndɚˈweɪ/
3 syllables, un-der-WAY · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say underway slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, der, way. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with underway

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Questions

How many syllables are in underway?
Underway has three syllables.
How do you divide underway into syllables?
Underway divides as un-der-way.
Which syllable is stressed in underway?
The third syllable (un-der-WAY).

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