Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification - How many syllables in Understudy?

How many syllables in Understudy?

understudy has 4 syllables

un-der-study

An understudy is a person who learns the role of another actor or performer, and who can take over that role if needed.

There are 3 syllables in this word. The vowels are u, e, and y. The consonants are n, d, r, s, t, and d.

Noun

The understudy was ready to step in if the lead actor got sick.

Verb

I am going to understudy the lead role in the play.

The understudy was nervous but excited to finally get a chance to perform.
I had to understudy the lead role in the play because the actor got sick.
The understudy practiced the role every day, just in case.
The director was impressed with the understudys performance.
The understudy had to memorize all of the lines and blocking for the role.
The understudy was thrilled when they finally got to perform in front of an audience.
The lead actor was grateful to have such a talented understudy.
The understudy had to quickly get into costume and makeup when they were called to perform.
The audience was surprised to see the understudy come out on stage instead of the lead actor.
The understudy was a lifesaver when the lead actor got injured during a performance.