Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does underchief mean?
A subordinate chief.
Where does underchief come from?
From under- + chief. Piecewise doublet of underchef and underhead.

How to pronounce underchief

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “underchief”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “underchief” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.