How to pronounce underman
Say it like UHN-der-man. Underman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌmæn/UHN-der-man
UK British/ˈʌndəˌmæn/UHN-duh-man
- UHN
- der
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of underman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-man.
What does underman mean?
noun
- A man who is subordinate to, inferior to, or in some way disadvantageously placed with respect to others.
- A member of an acrobatic team who supports the others in his act.
- To fail to provide with enough workers or crew.
Where does underman come from?
From under- + -man.
Questions about saying underman
How do you pronounce underman?
Say UHN-der-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underman?
Underman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · man.
Is underman 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 /ˈʌndəˌmæn/ (UHN-duh-man).