How to pronounce underage
Say it like UHN-duh-rij. Underage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- duh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underage
American and British speakers say underage in essentially the same way: /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-duh-rij.
What does underage mean?
- Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.“underage offender”
- Limited to players below a certain age; junior.
- A deficit or shortfall in funds, inventory, or capacity.
Where does underage come from?
From under- + age.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying underage
How do you pronounce underage?
Say UHN-duh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underage?
Underage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · duh · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say underage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈʌndərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.