How to pronounce underpayment
Say it like UHN-der-pay-munt. Underpayment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌpeɪmənt/UHN-der-pay-munt
UK British/ˈʌndəˌpeɪmənt/UHN-duh-pay-munt
- UHN
- der
- pay
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpayment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underpayment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-pay-munt.
What does underpayment mean?
noun
- An insufficient payment
- The act of making such a payment
- The amount by which a payment is insufficient
Where does underpayment come from?
From under- + payment.
Questions about saying underpayment
How do you pronounce underpayment?
Say UHN-der-pay-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpeɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌpeɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpayment?
Underpayment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pay · munt.
Is underpayment 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 /ˈʌndəˌpeɪmənt/ (UHN-duh-pay-munt).