How to pronounce underrepresented
Say it like un-der-rep-rih-ZEN-tid. Underrepresented has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZEN).
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- un
- der
- rep
- rih
- ZEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underrepresented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underrepresented
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-rep-rih-ZEN-tid.
What does underrepresented mean?
- Having less than adequate or sufficient representation.
- simple past and past participle of underrepresent How to pronounce underrepresent
Where does underrepresented come from?
From under- + represented.
Words that rhyme with underrepresented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underrepresented.
Questions about saying underrepresented
How do you pronounce underrepresented?
Say un-der-rep-rih-ZEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əndɚˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/. In British English it is /əndəˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underrepresented?
Underrepresented has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZEN). Broken into parts: un · der · rep · rih · ZEN · tid.
Is underrepresented 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 /əndəˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ (un-duh-rep-rih-ZEN-tid).