How to pronounce underscored
Say it like uhn-der-SKORD. Underscored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKORD).
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- uhn
- der
- SKORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underscored 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.
- SKORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underscored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-SKAWD.
What does underscored mean?
- simple past and past participle of underscore How to pronounce underscore
Words that rhyme with underscored
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underscored.
Questions about saying underscored
How do you pronounce underscored?
Say uhn-der-SKORD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈskɔrd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈskɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underscored?
Underscored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKORD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SKORD.
Is underscored 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 /ˌʌndəˈskɔːd/ (uhn-duh-SKAWD).