How to pronounce underreporting
Say it like uhn-der-rih-POR-ting. Underreporting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POR).
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- uhn
- der
- rih
- POR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underreporting 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underreporting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-rih-PAW-ting.
What does underreporting mean?
- present participle and gerund of underreport How to pronounce underreport
- The act, or the result of insufficiently reporting.
Words that rhyme with underreporting
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Questions about saying underreporting
How do you pronounce underreporting?
Say uhn-der-rih-POR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚrɪˈpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underreporting?
Underreporting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POR). Broken into parts: uhn · der · rih · POR · ting.
Is underreporting 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 /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/ (uhn-duh-rih-PAW-ting).