How to pronounce underscoring
Say it like uhn-der-SKOR-ing. Underscoring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOR).
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US American/ˌʌndɚˈskɔrɪŋ/uhn-der-SKOR-ing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uhn
- der
- SKOR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underscoring 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.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does underscoring mean?
Words that rhyme with underscoring
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Questions about saying underscoring
How do you pronounce underscoring?
Say uhn-der-SKOR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈskɔrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underscoring?
Underscoring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOR). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SKOR · ing.