How to pronounce underaction
Say it like uhn-duh-RAK-shun. Underaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
- uhn
- duh
- RAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underaction
American and British speakers say underaction in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-RAK-shun.
What does underaction mean?
- Inefficient action.
Where does underaction come from?
From under- + action.
Words that rhyme with underaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underaction.
Questions about saying underaction
How do you pronounce underaction?
Say uhn-duh-RAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underaction?
Underaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · RAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say underaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.