How to pronounce underlining
Say it like UHN-der-ly-ning. Underlining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ly
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlining 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underlining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-ly-ning.
What does underlining mean?
- present participle and gerund of underline How to pronounce underline
- An act or instance of marking text with an underline.
- A lining on the inside of a garment.
Where does underlining come from?
From underline + -ing.
Questions about saying underlining
How do you pronounce underlining?
Say UHN-der-ly-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌlaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlining?
Underlining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ly · ning.
Is underlining 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 /ˈʌndəˌlaɪnɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-ly-ning).