How to pronounce undercarriage
Say it like UHN-der-ker-ij. Undercarriage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ker
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercarriage 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.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undercarriage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kar-ij.
What does undercarriage mean?
- The supporting structural framework of a land vehicle (such as a car, truck, van, wagon, etc).
- The landing gear of an aircraft.
Where does undercarriage come from?
From under- + carriage.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying undercarriage
How do you pronounce undercarriage?
Say UHN-der-ker-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkɛrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkærɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercarriage?
Undercarriage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ker · ij.
Is undercarriage 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 /ˈʌndəˌkærɪdʒ/ (UHN-duh-kar-ij).