How to pronounce undergarment
Say it like UHN-der-gar-munt. Undergarment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- gar
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergarment 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.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undergarment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-gah-munt.
What does undergarment mean?
- Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.
- Temple garments worn by the followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Where does undergarment come from?
From under- + garment.
Questions about saying undergarment
How do you pronounce undergarment?
Say UHN-der-gar-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɡɑrmənt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergarment?
Undergarment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · gar · munt.
Is undergarment 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 /ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənt/ (UHN-duh-gah-munt).