Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəɡɹˈadjuːət] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "undergraduette" is unique and often misunderstood. It is pronounced as /ʌndərˈɡrædjuːɛt/, with stress on the second syllable. The word is a derivative of "undergraduate" and refers to a female student pursuing her first degree in a university. While the term "undergrad" has become widely accepted as gender-neutral, "undergraduette" is rarely used today and may be considered outdated or offensive.
The word "undergraduette" is a colloquial term derived from the combination of two words: "undergraduate" and the suffix "-ette".
The term "undergraduate" originates from the Latin word "undergradus", which means "a step towards" or "a step, grade, or rank beneath". It entered the English language in the early 17th century and referred to a student studying for a university degree but had not yet received it.
The suffix "-ette" is a diminutive form used to denote a smaller or lesser version of something or to refer to females. It is derived from French and entered the English language in the 19th century.
Therefore, the term "undergraduette" was likely coined as a playful or informal way to refer to a female undergraduate student, emphasizing both their status as an undergraduate and their femininity.
