How to pronounce underperforming
Say it like UHN-der-per-for-ming. Underperforming has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- per
- for
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underperforming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underperforming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-puh-faw-ming.
What does underperforming mean?
- present participle and gerund of underperform How to pronounce underperform
- That performs less well than required.
Questions about saying underperforming
How do you pronounce underperforming?
Say UHN-der-per-for-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚpɚˌfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underperforming?
Underperforming has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · per · for · ming.
Is underperforming 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 /ˈʌndəpəˌfɔːmɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-puh-faw-ming).