How to pronounce undercloak
Say it like UHN-der-klohk. Undercloak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- klohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercloak 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- klohkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undercloak
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHN-duh-klohk.
What does undercloak mean?
- A fixed underlayer of tile or fiber cement on a roof, to support the mortar above.
- To apply such an underlayer to.
Where does undercloak come from?
From under- + cloak.
Questions about saying undercloak
How do you pronounce undercloak?
Say UHN-der-klohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərkloʊk/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəkləʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercloak?
Undercloak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · klohk.
Is undercloak 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 /ˈʌndəkləʊk/ (UHN-duh-klohk).