How to pronounce undervaluation
Say it like uhn-der-val-yoo-AY-shun. Undervaluation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- uhn
- der
- val
- yoo
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undervaluation 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.
- valGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undervaluation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-val-yoo-AY-shun.
What does undervaluation mean?
- The act of undervaluing, of assigning too low a value to something.
- An assigned value that is inappropriately low.
Where does undervaluation come from?
From under- + valuation.
Words that rhyme with undervaluation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undervaluation.
Questions about saying undervaluation
How do you pronounce undervaluation?
Say uhn-der-val-yoo-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undervaluation?
Undervaluation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: uhn · der · val · yoo · AY · shun.
Is undervaluation 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 /ˌʌndəˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/ (uhn-duh-val-yoo-AY-shun).