How to pronounce underverse
Say it like UHN-der-vurs. Underverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- vurs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underverse 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- vursKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of underverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-vurs.
What does underverse mean?
- An alternate universe located in some sense underneath the real one.
Where does underverse come from?
From under- + -verse.
Questions about saying underverse
How do you pronounce underverse?
Say UHN-der-vurs. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərvɝs/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underverse?
Underverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · vurs.
Is underverse 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 /ˈʌndəvɜːs/ (UHN-duh-vurs).