How to pronounce underfinanced
Say it like uhn-der-fih-NANST. Underfinanced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NANST).
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US American/ˌʌndɚfɪˈnænst/uhn-der-fih-NANST
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- uhn
- der
- fih
- NANST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfinanced 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NANSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does underfinanced mean?
adjective
- Lacking sufficient financing
Where does underfinanced come from?
From under- + financed.
Words that rhyme with underfinanced
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Questions about saying underfinanced
How do you pronounce underfinanced?
Say uhn-der-fih-NANST. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚfɪˈnænst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfinanced?
Underfinanced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NANST). Broken into parts: uhn · der · fih · NANST.