How to pronounce undercutting
Say it like UHN-der-kuht-ing. Undercutting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌkʌtɪŋ/UHN-der-kuht-ing
UK British/ˈʌndəˌkʌtɪŋ/UHN-duh-kuht-ing
- UHN
- der
- kuht
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercutting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undercutting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kuht-ing.
What does undercutting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of undercut How to pronounce undercut
- An undercut; a cut in the lower part.
Questions about saying undercutting
How do you pronounce undercutting?
Say UHN-der-kuht-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercutting?
Undercutting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kuht · ing.
Is undercutting 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 /ˈʌndəˌkʌtɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-kuht-ing).