How to pronounce underscore
Say it like UHN-der-skor. Underscore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- skor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underscore 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.
- skorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of underscore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-skaw.
What does underscore mean?
- To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
- To emphasize or draw attention to.“I wish to underscore the importance of proper formatting.”
- A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
- A piece of background music.
Where does underscore come from?
From under- + score.
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Questions about saying underscore
How do you pronounce underscore?
Say UHN-der-skor. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌskoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌskɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underscore?
Underscore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · skor.
Is underscore 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 /ˈʌndəˌskɔː/ (UHN-duh-skaw).