How to pronounce underbite
Say it like UHN-der-byte. Underbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌbaɪt/UHN-der-byte
UK British/ˈʌndəˌbaɪt/UHN-duh-byte
- UHN
- der
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underbite 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.
- byteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underbite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-byte.
What does underbite mean?
noun
- A malocclusion in which the lower teeth extend past the upper ones
- To use insufficient acid in an etching process, so that the result is too shallow.
Where does underbite come from?
From under- + bite.
Questions about saying underbite
How do you pronounce underbite?
Say UHN-der-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underbite?
Underbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · byte.
Is underbite 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 /ˈʌndəˌbaɪt/ (UHN-duh-byte).