How to pronounce undersold
Say it like uhn-der-SOHLD. Undersold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOHLD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌndɚˈsoʊld/uhn-der-SOHLD
UK British/ˌʌndəˈsəʊld/uhn-duh-SOHLD
- uhn
- der
- SOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undersold 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.
- SOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undersold
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-duh-SOHLD.
What does undersold mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of undersell How to pronounce undersell“we will not be undersold [a low-price guarantee from a seller to their customers]”
- Sold with insufficient enthusiasm.“Wow, that flavor with the mint leaves is undersold. It's a hidden gem.”
Words that rhyme with undersold
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undersold.
Questions about saying undersold
How do you pronounce undersold?
Say uhn-der-SOHLD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈsoʊld/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈsəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undersold?
Undersold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOHLD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SOHLD.
Is undersold 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 /ˌʌndəˈsəʊld/ (uhn-duh-SOHLD).