How to pronounce undercurrents
Say it like UHN-der-kur-runts. Undercurrents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- kur
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercurrents 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.
- kurGive this part a little weight.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undercurrents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kur-runts.
What does undercurrents mean?
- plural of undercurrent. How to pronounce undercurrent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of undercurrent How to pronounce undercurrent
Questions about saying undercurrents
How do you pronounce undercurrents?
Say UHN-der-kur-runts. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkɜrənts/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkɜrənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercurrents?
Undercurrents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kur · runts.
Is undercurrents 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 /ˈʌndəˌkɜrənts/ (UHN-duh-kur-runts).