How to pronounce underhand
Say it like UHN-der-hand. Underhand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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US American/ˈʌndərˌhænd/UHN-der-hand
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- UHN
- der
- hand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underhand 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- handGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does underhand mean?
adjective
- Secret; clandestine.
- Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.
- Thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below.
- With an underhand movement.
- In a sly, sneaky or secret manner.
- To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
- To trick, deceive or gull.
- To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
Where does underhand come from?
From under + hand.
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Questions about saying underhand
How do you pronounce underhand?
Say UHN-der-hand. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərˌhænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underhand?
Underhand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · hand.