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How to pronounce underbrow

Say it like UHN-der-brow. Underbrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).

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US American/ˈʌndərˌbraʊ/UHN-der-brow
UK British/ˈʌndəˌbraʊ/UHN-duh-brow
  • UHN
  • der
  • brow
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Underbrow pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. browGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.

American vs British pronunciation of underbrow

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: UHN-duh-brow.

What does underbrow mean?

noun
  1. The portion of the face below the eyebrow and above the eyelid.
  2. The lower portion of the eyebrow.
adjective
  1. With the brow lowered.
adverb
  1. From beneath a lowered brow.

Where does underbrow come from?

From under + brow.

Questions about saying underbrow

How do you pronounce underbrow?

Say UHN-der-brow. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərˌbraʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌbraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in underbrow?

Underbrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · brow.

Is underbrow 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 /ˈʌndəˌbraʊ/ (UHN-duh-brow).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).