How to pronounce underselling
Say it like UHN-der-sel-ing. Underselling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- sel
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underselling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underselling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-sel-ing.
What does underselling mean?
- present participle and gerund of undersell How to pronounce undersell
- The act or practice of underselling.
Questions about saying underselling
How do you pronounce underselling?
Say UHN-der-sel-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌsɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌsɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underselling?
Underselling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · sel · ing.
Is underselling 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 /ˈʌndəˌsɛlɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-sel-ing).