How to pronounce underweighted
Say it like un-der-WAY-tid. Underweighted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- un
- der
- WAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underweighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underweighted
- 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: un-duh-WAY-tid.
What does underweighted mean?
- simple past and past participle of underweight How to pronounce underweight
Words that rhyme with underweighted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underweighted.
Questions about saying underweighted
How do you pronounce underweighted?
Say un-der-WAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /əndɚˈweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əndəˈweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underweighted?
Underweighted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: un · der · WAY · tid.
Is underweighted 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 /əndəˈweɪtɪd/ (un-duh-WAY-tid).