How to pronounce underlined
Say it like UHN-der-lynd. Underlined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- lynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlined 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.
- lyndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underlined
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-lynd.
What does underlined mean?
- simple past and past participle of underline How to pronounce underline
Questions about saying underlined
How do you pronounce underlined?
Say UHN-der-lynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlined?
Underlined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · lynd.
Is underlined 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 /ˈʌndəˌlaɪnd/ (UHN-duh-lynd).