How to pronounce underpinned
Say it like UHN-der-pind. Underpinned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- pind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpinned 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.
- pindGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underpinned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-pind.
What does underpinned mean?
- simple past and past participle of underpin How to pronounce underpin
Questions about saying underpinned
How do you pronounce underpinned?
Say UHN-der-pind. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌpɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpinned?
Underpinned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pind.
Is underpinned 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 /ˈʌndəˌpɪnd/ (UHN-duh-pind).