How to pronounce underfired
Say it like UHN-der-fired. Underfired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- fired
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfired 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.
- firedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underfired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-fyde.
What does underfired mean?
- Fired at a low (or excessively low) temperature.
- Of a cooker: having a heat source that is underneath the food being cooked.
- simple past and past participle of underfire How to pronounce underfire
Where does underfired come from?
From under- (prefix meaning ‘underneath; insufficiently’) + fired, or underfire + -ed.
Questions about saying underfired
How do you pronounce underfired?
Say UHN-der-fired. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌfaɪrd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfired?
Underfired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · fired.
Is underfired 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 /ˈʌndəˌfaɪd/ (UHN-duh-fyde).