How to pronounce underperformer
Say it like UHN-der-per-for-mer. Underperformer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- per
- for
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underperformer 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.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underperformer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-puh-faw-muh.
What does underperformer mean?
- One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock
Where does underperformer come from?
From underperform + -er.
Questions about saying underperformer
How do you pronounce underperformer?
Say UHN-der-per-for-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚpɚˌfɔrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underperformer?
Underperformer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · per · for · mer.
Is underperformer 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 /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmə/ (UHN-duh-puh-faw-muh).