How to pronounce underpinnings
Say it like UHN-der-pin-ingz. Underpinnings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- pin
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpinnings 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.
- pinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underpinnings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-pin-ingz.
What does underpinnings mean?
- plural of underpinning How to pronounce underpinning
Questions about saying underpinnings
How do you pronounce underpinnings?
Say UHN-der-pin-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpɪnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌpɪnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpinnings?
Underpinnings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pin · ingz.
Is underpinnings 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 /ˈʌndəˌpɪnɪŋz/ (UHN-duh-pin-ingz).