How to pronounce underdogs
Say it like UHN-der-dawgz. Underdogs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- dawgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underdogs 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.
- dawgzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underdogs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-dogz.
What does underdogs mean?
- plural of underdog How to pronounce underdog
Questions about saying underdogs
How do you pronounce underdogs?
Say UHN-der-dawgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌdɔɡz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌdɒɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underdogs?
Underdogs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · dawgz.
Is underdogs 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 /ˈʌndəˌdɒɡz/ (UHN-duh-dogz).