How to pronounce underwithhold
Say it like UHN-der-with-hohld. Underwithhold has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- with
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwithhold 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.
- withGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of underwithhold
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHN-duh-with-hohld.
What does underwithhold mean?
- To withhold an inadequate amount of tax for an employee etc., leaving a liability to pay the rest at a later stage.
Where does underwithhold come from?
From under- + withhold.
Questions about saying underwithhold
How do you pronounce underwithhold?
Say UHN-der-with-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌwɪθˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌwɪθˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwithhold?
Underwithhold has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · with · hohld.
Is underwithhold 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 /ˈʌndəˌwɪθˌhəʊld/ (UHN-duh-with-hohld).