How to pronounce undervalued
Say it like UHN-der-val-yood. Undervalued has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- val
- yood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undervalued 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.
- valGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of undervalued
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-val-yood.
What does undervalued mean?
- Assigned an inappropriately low value.
- simple past and past participle of undervalue How to pronounce undervalue
Questions about saying undervalued
How do you pronounce undervalued?
Say UHN-der-val-yood. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌvæljud/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌvæljuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undervalued?
Undervalued has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · val · yood.
Is undervalued 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 /ˈʌndəˌvæljuːd/ (UHN-duh-val-yood).