How to pronounce underperformance
Say it like un-der-per-FOR-muns. Underperformance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əndɚpɚˈfɔrməns/un-der-per-FOR-muns
UK British/əndəpəˈfɔːməns/un-duh-puh-FAW-muns
- un
- der
- per
- FOR
- muns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underperformance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underperformance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-puh-FAW-muns.
What does underperformance mean?
noun
- The state or quality of underperforming
Where does underperformance come from?
From under- + performance.
Questions about saying underperformance
How do you pronounce underperformance?
Say un-der-per-FOR-muns. The American pronunciation is /əndɚpɚˈfɔrməns/. In British English it is /əndəpəˈfɔːməns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underperformance?
Underperformance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOR). Broken into parts: un · der · per · FOR · muns.
Is underperformance 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 /əndəpəˈfɔːməns/ (un-duh-puh-FAW-muns).