How to pronounce undersubscribed
Say it like uhn-der-sub-SKRYBD. Undersubscribed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKRYBD).
- uhn
- der
- sub
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undersubscribed 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.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undersubscribed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-sub-SKRYBD.
What does undersubscribed mean?
- Having too few subscribers or subscriptions.
- simple past and past participle of undersubscribe
Where does undersubscribed come from?
From under- + subscribed.
Words that rhyme with undersubscribed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undersubscribed.
Questions about saying undersubscribed
How do you pronounce undersubscribed?
Say uhn-der-sub-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚsəbˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəsəbˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undersubscribed?
Undersubscribed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · sub · SKRYBD.
Is undersubscribed 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 /ˌʌndəsəbˈskraɪbd/ (uhn-duh-sub-SKRYBD).