How to pronounce underscarf
Say it like UHN-der-skarf. Underscarf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndɚˌskɑrf/UHN-der-skarf
UK British/ˈʌndəˌskɑːf/UHN-duh-skahf
- UHN
- der
- skarf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underscarf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- skarfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of underscarf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-skahf.
What does underscarf mean?
noun
- A tight-fitting headscarf, usually elasticized, that is worn under a hijab or overscarf.
Where does underscarf come from?
From under- + scarf.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying underscarf
How do you pronounce underscarf?
Say UHN-der-skarf. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌskɑrf/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌskɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underscarf?
Underscarf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · skarf.
Is underscarf 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 /ˈʌndəˌskɑːf/ (UHN-duh-skahf).