How to pronounce underwithholding
Say it like UHN-der-with-hohl-ding. Underwithholding has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- with
- hohl
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwithholding 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underwithholding
- 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-hohl-ding.
What does underwithholding mean?
- present participle and gerund of underwithhold How to pronounce underwithhold
Questions about saying underwithholding
How do you pronounce underwithholding?
Say UHN-der-with-hohl-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌwɪθˌhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌwɪθˌhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwithholding?
Underwithholding has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · with · hohl · ding.
Is underwithholding 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 /ˈʌndəˌwɪθˌhəʊldɪŋ/ (UHN-duh-with-hohl-ding).