How to pronounce underestimating
Say it like uhn-duh-RES-tih-may-ting. Underestimating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- uhn
- duh
- RES
- tih
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underestimating 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underestimating
- 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-tih-may-ting.
What does underestimating mean?
- present participle and gerund of underestimate How to pronounce underestimate
Questions about saying underestimating
How do you pronounce underestimating?
Say uhn-duh-RES-tih-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underestimating?
Underestimating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · RES · tih · may · ting.
Is underestimating 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 /ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (uhn-duh-RES-tih-may-ting).