How to pronounce underreport
Say it like uhn-der-rih-PORT. Underreport has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PORT).
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- uhn
- der
- rih
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underreport 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underreport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-rih-PAWT.
What does underreport mean?
- To report a number falsely, making it smaller than it ought to be, especially to do so intentionally
- As a group, to report something less frequently than it actually occurs“Women tend to underreport rape.”
Where does underreport come from?
From under- + report.
Words that rhyme with underreport
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Questions about saying underreport
How do you pronounce underreport?
Say uhn-der-rih-PORT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚrɪˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underreport?
Underreport has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PORT). Broken into parts: uhn · der · rih · PORT.
Is underreport 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 /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːt/ (uhn-duh-rih-PAWT).