How to pronounce underfunding
Say it like UHN-der-fuhn-ding. Underfunding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- fuhn
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfunding 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.
- fuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underfunding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-fuhn-ding.
What does underfunding mean?
- present participle and gerund of underfund How to pronounce underfund
- The condition of being underfunded.
Questions about saying underfunding
How do you pronounce underfunding?
Say UHN-der-fuhn-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌfʌndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌfʌndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfunding?
Underfunding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · fuhn · ding.
Is underfunding 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 /ˈʌndəˌfʌndɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-fuhn-ding).