How to pronounce underperform
Say it like UHN-der-per-form. Underperform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚpɚˌfɔrm/UHN-der-per-form
UK British/ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːm/UHN-duh-puh-fawm
- UHN
- der
- per
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underperform 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underperform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-puh-fawm.
What does underperform mean?
verb
- To underachieve; to fail to reach standards or expectations, especially with respect to a financial investment.
Where does underperform come from?
From under- + perform.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying underperform
How do you pronounce underperform?
Say UHN-der-per-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚpɚˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underperform?
Underperform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · per · form.
Is underperform 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 /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːm/ (UHN-duh-puh-fawm).