How to pronounce underpass
Say it like UHN-der-pas. Underpass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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US American/ˈʌndɚˌpæs/UHN-der-pas
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- UHN
- der
- pas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpass 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.
- pasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does underpass mean?
noun
- A passage, especially for pedestrians, that crosses underneath a road, railroad or obstacle.
Where does underpass come from?
From under- + pass.
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Questions about saying underpass
How do you pronounce underpass?
Say UHN-der-pas. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpass?
Underpass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pas.