How to pronounce underpowered
Say it like uhn-der-POW-erd. Underpowered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- uhn
- der
- POW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underpowered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underpowered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-POW-ud.
What does underpowered mean?
- simple past and past participle of underpower How to pronounce underpower
- Having insufficient power for its operation.
- Not powerful enough.“Wizards are underpowered even though they start off with two magic spells.”
Where does underpowered come from?
From underpower + -ed.
Words that rhyme with underpowered
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Questions about saying underpowered
How do you pronounce underpowered?
Say uhn-der-POW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈpaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈpaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underpowered?
Underpowered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: uhn · der · POW · erd.
Is underpowered 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 /ˌʌndəˈpaʊəd/ (uhn-duh-POW-ud).