How to pronounce understroke
Say it like UHN-der-strohk. Understroke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- strohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understroke 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.
- strohkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of understroke
- 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-strohk.
What does understroke mean?
- A lower or underlining stroke in writing.
- To underline or underscore.
- Being or relating to an upstrike typewriter.
Where does understroke come from?
From under- + stroke.
Questions about saying understroke
How do you pronounce understroke?
Say UHN-der-strohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərstroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəstrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understroke?
Understroke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · strohk.
Is understroke 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 /ˈʌndəstrəʊk/ (UHN-duh-strohk).