How to pronounce underscores
Say it like uhn-der-SKORZ. Underscores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKORZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌndɚˈskɔrz/uhn-der-SKORZ
UK British/ˌʌndəˈskɔːz/uhn-duh-SKAWZ
- uhn
- der
- SKORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underscores 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.
- SKORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of underscores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-SKAWZ.
What does underscores mean?
noun
- plural of underscore How to pronounce underscore
- third-person singular simple present indicative of underscore How to pronounce underscore
Words that rhyme with underscores
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underscores.
Questions about saying underscores
How do you pronounce underscores?
Say uhn-der-SKORZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈskɔrz/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈskɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underscores?
Underscores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKORZ). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SKORZ.
Is underscores 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 /ˌʌndəˈskɔːz/ (uhn-duh-SKAWZ).