How to pronounce undersell
Say it like UHN-der-sel. Undersell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- sel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undersell 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.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of undersell
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-sel.
What does undersell mean?
- To sell goods for a lower price than a competitor.“Our price-match guarantee: we will not be undersold!”
- To sell something for less than its value.
- To put forward an idea, or to market a new product (or oneself), with insufficient enthusiasm or excessive understatement.“don't undersell it”
Where does undersell come from?
From under- + sell.
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Questions about saying undersell
How do you pronounce undersell?
Say UHN-der-sel. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌsɛl/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undersell?
Undersell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · sel.
Is undersell 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 /ˈʌndəˌsɛl/ (UHN-duh-sel).