How to pronounce undertime
Say it like uhn-der-TYME. Undertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYME).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌndərˈtaɪm/uhn-der-TYME
UK British/ˌʌndəˈtaɪm/uhn-duh-TYME
- uhn
- der
- TYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertime 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undertime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-TYME.
What does undertime mean?
verb
- To measure wrongly, so that it seems to take less time than actually required.
- To underexpose.
- The time spent at a workplace doing non-work activities.
Where does undertime come from?
From under- + time.
Words that rhyme with undertime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undertime.
Questions about saying undertime
How do you pronounce undertime?
Say uhn-der-TYME. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərˈtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertime?
Undertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYME). Broken into parts: uhn · der · TYME.
Is undertime 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 /ˌʌndəˈtaɪm/ (uhn-duh-TYME).