How to pronounce undercut
Say it like UHN-der-kuht. Undercut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- kuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercut 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.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of undercut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kuht.
What does undercut mean?
- A cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed.
- The notch cut in a tree to direct its fall when being felled.
- The underside of a sirloin of beef; the fillet.
- To sell (something) at a lower price, or to work for lower wages, than a competitor.
- To create an overhang by cutting away material from underneath.
- To undermine.
- Produced by undercutting.
- Designed so as to cut from the underside.
- Having the parts in relief cut under.
Where does undercut come from?
From Middle English undercutten, equivalent to under- + cut.
Questions about saying undercut
How do you pronounce undercut?
Say UHN-der-kuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkʌt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercut?
Undercut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kuht.
Is undercut 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 /ˈʌndəˌkʌt/ (UHN-duh-kuht).