How to pronounce underlip
Say it like UHN-der-lip. Underlip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- lip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlip 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.
- lipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underlip
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-lip.
What does underlip mean?
- The lower lip.
Where does underlip come from?
From under- + lip. Compare Saterland Frisian Unnerlippe (“underlip”), German Unterlippe (“underlip”).
Questions about saying underlip
How do you pronounce underlip?
Say UHN-der-lip. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌlɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlip?
Underlip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · lip.
Is underlip 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 /ˈʌndəˌlɪp/ (UHN-duh-lip).