How to pronounce underride
Say it like uhn-duh-RYDE. Underride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RYDE).
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- uhn
- duh
- RYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underride 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.
- RYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underride
American and British speakers say underride in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-RYDE.
What does underride mean?
- A vehicle accident in which one vehicle partially slides underneath another.
- The action of a vehicle sliding under another in the context of an accident.
Where does underride come from?
From under- + ride.
Words that rhyme with underride
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underride.
Questions about saying underride
How do you pronounce underride?
Say uhn-duh-RYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underride?
Underride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RYDE). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · RYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say underride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.