How to pronounce underread
Say it like uhn-duh-REED. Underread has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REED).
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- uhn
- duh
- REED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underread 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of underread
American and British speakers say underread in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈrid/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-REED.
What does underread mean?
- To read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
- To read to a lesser degree.
- simple past and past participle of underread How to pronounce underread
- Read to a lesser degree; insufficiently read.
- Having read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
Where does underread come from?
From under- + read (verb).
Words that rhyme with underread
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underread.
Questions about saying underread
How do you pronounce underread?
Say uhn-duh-REED. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈrid/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underread?
Underread has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REED). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · REED.
Do Americans and Brits say underread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈrid/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.