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How to pronounce underpriced

Say it like UHN-der-pryst. Underpriced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).

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US American/ˈʌndɚˌpraɪst/UHN-der-pryst
UK British/ˈʌndəˌpraɪst/UHN-duh-pryst
  • UHN
  • der
  • pryst
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Underpriced pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. prystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of underpriced

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: UHN-duh-pryst.

What does underpriced mean?

adjective
  1. Having a relatively or abnormally low price.
  2. Underestimated.

Where does underpriced come from?

From under- + priced.

Questions about saying underpriced

How do you pronounce underpriced?

Say UHN-der-pryst. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌpraɪst/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌpraɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in underpriced?

Underpriced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · pryst.

Is underpriced 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 /ˈʌndəˌpraɪst/ (UHN-duh-pryst).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).