How to pronounce underlings
Say it like UHN-der-lingz. Underlings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underlings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-lingz.
What does underlings mean?
- plural of underling How to pronounce underling
Questions about saying underlings
How do you pronounce underlings?
Say UHN-der-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlings?
Underlings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · lingz.
Is underlings 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 /ˈʌndəlɪŋz/ (UHN-duh-lingz).