How to pronounce underhue
Say it like UHN-der-hyoo. Underhue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- hyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underhue 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.
- hyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of underhue
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-hyoo.
What does underhue mean?
- Synonym of undertone (“color that is pale or seen underneath another”).
Where does underhue come from?
From under- + hue.
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Questions about saying underhue
How do you pronounce underhue?
Say UHN-der-hyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌhju/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌhjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underhue?
Underhue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · hyoo.
Is underhue 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 /ˈʌndəˌhjuː/ (UHN-duh-hyoo).