How to pronounce underwriters
Say it like UHN-der-ry-terz. Underwriters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ry
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwriters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underwriters
- 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-tuz.
What does underwriters mean?
- plural of underwriter How to pronounce underwriter
Questions about saying underwriters
How do you pronounce underwriters?
Say UHN-der-ry-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwriters?
Underwriters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ry · terz.
Is underwriters 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 /ˈʌndəˌraɪtəz/ (UHN-duh-ry-tuz).