How to pronounce underplayed
Say it like uhn-der-PLAYD. Underplayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYD).
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- uhn
- der
- PLAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underplayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PLAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of underplayed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-PLAYD.
What does underplayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of underplay How to pronounce underplay
Words that rhyme with underplayed
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Questions about saying underplayed
How do you pronounce underplayed?
Say uhn-der-PLAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈpleɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈpleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underplayed?
Underplayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · PLAYD.
Is underplayed 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 /ˌʌndəˈpleɪd/ (uhn-duh-PLAYD).