How to pronounce undertows
Say it like UHN-der-tohz. Undertows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertows 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.
- tohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undertows
- 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-tohz.
What does undertows mean?
- plural of undertow How to pronounce undertow
Questions about saying undertows
How do you pronounce undertows?
Say UHN-der-tohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌtoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌtəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertows?
Undertows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tohz.
Is undertows 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 /ˈʌndəˌtəʊz/ (UHN-duh-tohz).