How to pronounce underperformed
Say it like UHN-der-per-formd. Underperformed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- per
- formd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underperformed 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.
- formdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underperformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-puh-fawmd.
What does underperformed mean?
- simple past and past participle of underperform How to pronounce underperform
Questions about saying underperformed
How do you pronounce underperformed?
Say UHN-der-per-formd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚpɚˌfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underperformed?
Underperformed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · per · formd.
Is underperformed 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 /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmd/ (UHN-duh-puh-fawmd).