How to pronounce underfund
Say it like UHN-der-fuhnd. Underfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- fuhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfund 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.
- fuhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of underfund
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-fuhnd.
What does underfund mean?
- To provide insufficient funds (for).
Where does underfund come from?
From under- + fund.
Questions about saying underfund
How do you pronounce underfund?
Say UHN-der-fuhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌfʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌfʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfund?
Underfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · fuhnd.
Is underfund 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 /ˈʌndəˌfʌnd/ (UHN-duh-fuhnd).