How to pronounce underhill
Say it like UHN-der-hil. Underhill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- hil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underhill 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.
- hilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underhill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-hil.
What does underhill mean?
- (of a road, track or other path) passing along the foot of a hill.“There's an underhill lane you can walk along there.”
Where does underhill come from?
From under- + hill.
Questions about saying underhill
How do you pronounce underhill?
Say UHN-der-hil. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌhɪl/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underhill?
Underhill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · hil.
Is underhill 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 /ˈʌndəˌhɪl/ (UHN-duh-hil).