How to pronounce underarm
Say it like UHN-der-arm. Underarm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- arm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underarm 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- armGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of underarm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-ahm.
What does underarm mean?
- The armpit.“underarm deodorant”
- Old-fashioned and now outlawed style of bowling in which the arm is not swung over the shoulder.
- For use under the arm.
- To supply with insufficient weaponry.
Where does underarm come from?
From under- + arm. The armpit sense is not old, historically speaking (1920s), and it is believed to have arisen as a euphemism in advertising.
Questions about saying underarm
How do you pronounce underarm?
Say UHN-der-arm. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underarm?
Underarm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · arm.
Is underarm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌndəˌɑːm/ (UHN-duh-ahm).