How to pronounce undershift
Say it like UHN-der-shift. Undershift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌndərˌʃɪft/UHN-der-shift
UK British/ˈʌndəˌʃɪft/UHN-duh-shift
- UHN
- der
- shift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undershift 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- shiftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undershift
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-shift.
What does undershift mean?
noun
- An unfitted undergarment that covers the torso.
- The strategy or act of positioning defensive players extra far toward the offense's weak side.
- The amount of displacement in the layers in a crystal lattice that places the layers too close together.
- To position defensive players too far in a particular direction.
- To undershoot when changing gears.
- To move too small an amount or not to move something far enough.
Where does undershift come from?
From under- + shift.
Questions about saying undershift
How do you pronounce undershift?
Say UHN-der-shift. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərˌʃɪft/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌʃɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undershift?
Undershift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · shift.
Is undershift 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 /ˈʌndəˌʃɪft/ (UHN-duh-shift).