How to pronounce underestimates
Say it like uhn-duh-RES-tih-mits. Underestimates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- uhn
- duh
- RES
- tih
- mits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underestimates 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underestimates
American and British speakers say underestimates in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-RES-tih-mits.
What does underestimates mean?
- plural of underestimate How to pronounce underestimate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of underestimate How to pronounce underestimate
Questions about saying underestimates
How do you pronounce underestimates?
Say uhn-duh-RES-tih-mits. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underestimates?
Underestimates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · RES · tih · mits.
Do Americans and Brits say underestimates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪmɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.