How to pronounce undernourish
Say it like uhn-der-NUR-rish. Undernourish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NUR).
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- uhn
- der
- NUR
- rish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undernourish 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.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undernourish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-NUR-rish.
What does undernourish mean?
- To provide with insufficient nourishment.
Where does undernourish come from?
From under- + nourish.
Words that rhyme with undernourish
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Questions about saying undernourish
How do you pronounce undernourish?
Say uhn-der-NUR-rish. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈnɜrɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈnɜrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undernourish?
Undernourish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NUR). Broken into parts: uhn · der · NUR · rish.
Is undernourish 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 /ˌʌndəˈnɜrɪʃ/ (uhn-duh-NUR-rish).