How to pronounce underinflated
Say it like uhn-duh-rin-FLAY-tid. Underinflated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY).
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- uhn
- duh
- rin
- FLAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underinflated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underinflated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-duh-rin-FLAY-tid.
What does underinflated mean?
- simple past and past participle of underinflate
Words that rhyme with underinflated
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Questions about saying underinflated
How do you pronounce underinflated?
Say uhn-duh-rin-FLAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underinflated?
Underinflated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · rin · FLAY · tid.
Is underinflated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌndərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ (uhn-duh-rin-FLAY-tid).