How to pronounce underutilized
Say it like UHN-der-yoo-tuh-lyzd. Underutilized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- yoo
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underutilized 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.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underutilized
- 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-tuh-lyzd.
What does underutilized mean?
- Insufficiently utilized.
- simple past and past participle of underutilize How to pronounce underutilize
Where does underutilized come from?
From under- + utilized.
Questions about saying underutilized
How do you pronounce underutilized?
Say UHN-der-yoo-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌjutəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌjuːtəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underutilized?
Underutilized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · yoo · tuh · lyzd.
Is underutilized 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 /ˈʌndəˌjuːtəˌlaɪzd/ (UHN-duh-yoo-tuh-lyzd).