How to pronounce underpower
Say it like uhn-der-POW-er. Underpower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- uhn
- der
- POW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpower 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.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underpower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-POW-uh.
What does underpower mean?
- To supply with insufficient power.
Where does underpower come from?
From under- + power.
Words that rhyme with underpower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underpower.
Questions about saying underpower
How do you pronounce underpower?
Say uhn-der-POW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpower?
Underpower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: uhn · der · POW · er.
Is underpower 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 /ˌʌndəˈpaʊə/ (uhn-duh-POW-uh).