How to pronounce underwriter
Say it like UHN-der-ry-ter. Underwriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwriter 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underwriter
- 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: UHN-duh-ry-tuh.
What does underwriter mean?
- An entity assuming a financial risk.
- A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
- An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.“They were the underwriters of the company's shares, but only on a "best efforts" basis.”
Where does underwriter come from?
From underwrite + -er.
Questions about saying underwriter
How do you pronounce underwriter?
Say UHN-der-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwriter?
Underwriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ry · ter.
Is underwriter 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 /ˈʌndəˌraɪtə/ (UHN-duh-ry-tuh).