How to pronounce undermining
Say it like UHN-der-my-ning. Undermining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌmaɪnɪŋ/UHN-der-my-ning
UK British/ˈʌndəˌmaɪnɪŋ/UHN-duh-my-ning
- UHN
- der
- my
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undermining 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.
- myGive 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 undermining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-my-ning.
What does undermining mean?
noun
- The act or process by which something is undermined.
- present participle and gerund of undermine How to pronounce undermine
Questions about saying undermining
How do you pronounce undermining?
Say UHN-der-my-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌmaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌmaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undermining?
Undermining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · my · ning.
Is undermining 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 /ˈʌndəˌmaɪnɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-my-ning).