How to pronounce underrepresent
Say it like uhn-der-rep-rih-ZENT. Underrepresent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZENT).
- uhn
- der
- rep
- rih
- ZENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underrepresent 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.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of underrepresent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-rep-rih-ZENT.
What does underrepresent mean?
- To represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case.
- To give something insufficient or inadequate representation.
Where does underrepresent come from?
From under- + represent.
Words that rhyme with underrepresent
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Questions about saying underrepresent
How do you pronounce underrepresent?
Say uhn-der-rep-rih-ZENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underrepresent?
Underrepresent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZENT). Broken into parts: uhn · der · rep · rih · ZENT.
Is underrepresent 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 /ˌʌndəˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ (uhn-duh-rep-rih-ZENT).