How to pronounce underwhelmed
Say it like uhn-der-WELMD. Underwhelmed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WELMD).
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- uhn
- der
- WELMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwhelmed 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.
- WELMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of underwhelmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-WELMD.
What does underwhelmed mean?
- simple past and past participle of underwhelm How to pronounce underwhelm
Questions about saying underwhelmed
How do you pronounce underwhelmed?
Say uhn-der-WELMD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈwɛlmd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈwɛlmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwhelmed?
Underwhelmed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WELMD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · WELMD.
Is underwhelmed 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 /ˌʌndəˈwɛlmd/ (uhn-duh-WELMD).