How to pronounce undergarments
Say it like UHN-der-gar-munts. Undergarments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- gar
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergarments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undergarments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-gah-munts.
What does undergarments mean?
- plural of undergarment How to pronounce undergarment
Questions about saying undergarments
How do you pronounce undergarments?
Say UHN-der-gar-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɡɑrmənts/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergarments?
Undergarments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · gar · munts.
Is undergarments 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 /ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənts/ (UHN-duh-gah-munts).