How to pronounce underfiring
Say it like uhn-der-FY-ring. Underfiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- uhn
- der
- FY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfiring 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underfiring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-FY-ring.
What does underfiring mean?
- Intentional operation of a boiler, furnace, oven, etc., at a low level.
- The state of not burning fuel at the desired level, and thus not providing heat efficiently.
- Heating from below.
- present participle and gerund of underfire How to pronounce underfire
Where does underfiring come from?
From under- (prefix meaning ‘beneath; insufficient’) + firing, or underfire + -ing (suffix forming nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action).
Words that rhyme with underfiring
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Questions about saying underfiring
How do you pronounce underfiring?
Say uhn-der-FY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈfaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈfaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfiring?
Underfiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: uhn · der · FY · ring.
Is underfiring 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 /ˌʌndəˈfaɪrɪŋ/ (uhn-duh-FY-ring).