How to pronounce underkill
Say it like UHN-der-kil. Underkill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌkɪl/UHN-der-kil
UK British/ˈʌndəˌkɪl/UHN-duh-kil
- UHN
- der
- kil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underkill 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.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underkill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kil.
What does underkill mean?
noun
- Insufficient disposal because of inadequate inspection criteria.
- The situation where a weapon does too little destruction, or less than it potentially could.
- To dispose of too few items because of inadequate inspection criteria.
Where does underkill come from?
From under- + kill.
Questions about saying underkill
How do you pronounce underkill?
Say UHN-der-kil. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkɪl/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underkill?
Underkill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kil.
Is underkill 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 /ˈʌndəˌkɪl/ (UHN-duh-kil).