How to pronounce underestimated
Say it like uhn-duh-RES-tuh-may-tid. Underestimated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- uhn
- duh
- RES
- tuh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underestimated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underestimated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-duh-RES-tuh-may-tid.
What does underestimated mean?
- simple past and past participle of underestimate How to pronounce underestimate
Questions about saying underestimated
How do you pronounce underestimated?
Say uhn-duh-RES-tuh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underestimated?
Underestimated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · RES · tuh · may · tid.
Is underestimated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ (uhn-duh-RES-tuh-may-tid).