How to pronounce underutilize
Say it like uhn-der-YOO-tih-lyze. Underutilize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO).
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- uhn
- der
- YOO
- tih
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underutilize 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.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underutilize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-duh-YOO-tih-lyze.
What does underutilize mean?
- underuse
Where does underutilize come from?
From under- + utilize.
Words that rhyme with underutilize
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Questions about saying underutilize
How do you pronounce underutilize?
Say uhn-der-YOO-tih-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈjutɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈjuːtɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underutilize?
Underutilize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO). Broken into parts: uhn · der · YOO · tih · lyze.
Is underutilize 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 /ˌʌndəˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ (uhn-duh-YOO-tih-lyze).