How to pronounce underpaying
Say it like UHN-der-pay-ing. Underpaying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- pay
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpaying 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.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underpaying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-pay-ing.
What does underpaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of underpay How to pronounce underpay
Questions about saying underpaying
How do you pronounce underpaying?
Say UHN-der-pay-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌpeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpaying?
Underpaying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pay · ing.
Is underpaying 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 /ˈʌndəˌpeɪɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-pay-ing).