How to pronounce underhead
Say it like UHN-der-hed. Underhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underhead 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.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of underhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-hed.
What does underhead mean?
- The area directly below the head of something. (any sense)
- The base of a railroad track.
- direct costs.
- Beneath the head of a mechanical component.
- Such that the train track goes over the pathway of cars or pedestrians.
- Coming from below.
- In an underhead location.
Where does underhead come from?
From under- + head. Piecewise doublet of underchef and underchief.
Questions about saying underhead
How do you pronounce underhead?
Say UHN-der-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underhead?
Underhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · hed.
Is underhead 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 /ˈʌndəhɛd/ (UHN-duh-hed).