How to pronounce underlain
Say it like un-der-LAYN. Underlain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAYN).
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- un
- der
- LAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of underlain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-LAYN.
What does underlain mean?
- past participle of underlie How to pronounce underlie
Words that rhyme with underlain
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Questions about saying underlain
How do you pronounce underlain?
Say un-der-LAYN. The American pronunciation is /ʌndərˈleɪn/. In British English it is /ʌndəˈleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlain?
Underlain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAYN). Broken into parts: un · der · LAYN.
Is underlain 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 /ʌndəˈleɪn/ (un-duh-LAYN).