How to pronounce undertones
Say it like UHN-der-tohnz. Undertones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertones 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 "er" in butter.
- tohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undertones
- 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-tohnz.
What does undertones mean?
- plural of undertone How to pronounce undertone
- third-person singular simple present indicative of undertone How to pronounce undertone
Questions about saying undertones
How do you pronounce undertones?
Say UHN-der-tohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌtoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌtəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertones?
Undertones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tohnz.
Is undertones 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 /ˈʌndəˌtəʊnz/ (UHN-duh-tohnz).