How to pronounce undermines
Say it like uhn-der-MYNZ. Undermines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYNZ).
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- uhn
- der
- MYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undermines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undermines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-MYNZ.
What does undermines mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of undermine How to pronounce undermine
Questions about saying undermines
How do you pronounce undermines?
Say uhn-der-MYNZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈmaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈmaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undermines?
Undermines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYNZ). Broken into parts: uhn · der · MYNZ.
Is undermines 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 /ˌʌndəˈmaɪnz/ (uhn-duh-MYNZ).