How to pronounce undercount
Say it like UHN-der-kownt. Undercount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- kownt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercount 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.
- kowntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of undercount
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kownt.
What does undercount mean?
- To count to an insufficient degree; to count one thing disproportionately less than another
- An incorrect count that is too low.
Where does undercount come from?
From under- + count.
Questions about saying undercount
How do you pronounce undercount?
Say UHN-der-kownt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkaʊnt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercount?
Undercount has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kownt.
Is undercount 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 /ˈʌndəˌkaʊnt/ (UHN-duh-kownt).