How to pronounce underpants
Say it like UHN-der-pants. Underpants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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US American/ˈʌndɚˌpænts/UHN-der-pants
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- UHN
- der
- pants
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpants 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.
- pantsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does underpants mean?
noun
- an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
Questions about saying underpants
How do you pronounce underpants?
Say UHN-der-pants. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpænts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpants?
Underpants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pants.