How to pronounce underfreight
Say it like UHN-der-frayt. Underfreight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- frayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfreight 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.
- fraytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of underfreight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-frayt.
What does underfreight mean?
- To load with too little freight.
Where does underfreight come from?
From under- + freight.
Questions about saying underfreight
How do you pronounce underfreight?
Say UHN-der-frayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌfreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌfreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfreight?
Underfreight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · frayt.
Is underfreight 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 /ˈʌndəˌfreɪt/ (UHN-duh-frayt).