How to pronounce undersea
Say it like uhn-der-SEE. Undersea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- uhn
- der
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undersea 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of undersea
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-SEE.
What does undersea mean?
- Existing, relating to, or made for use beneath the sea, that is, beneath the sea surface, inside the sea.
Where does undersea come from?
From under- + sea.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- subsea
- submarine
- underwater
Words that rhyme with undersea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undersea.
Questions about saying undersea
How do you pronounce undersea?
Say uhn-der-SEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈsi/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undersea?
Undersea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SEE.
Is undersea 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 /ˌʌndəˈsiː/ (uhn-duh-SEE).