How to pronounce undercross
Say it like UHN-der-kraws. Undercross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- kraws
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercross 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.
- krawsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of undercross
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-der-kros.
What does undercross mean?
- A passage or underpass where a roadway, railway, or infrastructure crosses under another.
- The strand or segment in a knot diagram that passes beneath another at a crossing; i.e., the under‑crossing strand in a knot projection. As distinguished from the overcrossing or over‑strand in knot projections
Where does undercross come from?
From under- + cross.
Questions about saying undercross
How do you pronounce undercross?
Say UHN-der-kraws. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərˌkrɔs/. In British English it is /ˈʌndərˌkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercross?
Undercross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kraws.
Is undercross 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 /ˈʌndərˌkrɒs/ (UHN-der-kros).