How to pronounce undergrowth
Say it like UHN-der-grohth. Undergrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- grohth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergrowth 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.
- grohthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undergrowth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHN-duh-grohth.
What does undergrowth mean?
- The plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).“tangled undergrowth”
Where does undergrowth come from?
From under- + growth.
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Questions about saying undergrowth
How do you pronounce undergrowth?
Say UHN-der-grohth. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɡroʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɡrəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergrowth?
Undergrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · grohth.
Is undergrowth 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 /ˈʌndəˌɡrəʊθ/ (UHN-duh-grohth).