How to pronounce underwrites
Say it like UHN-der-ryts. Underwrites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ryts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwrites 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.
- rytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of underwrites
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-ryts.
What does underwrites mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of underwrite How to pronounce underwrite
Questions about saying underwrites
How do you pronounce underwrites?
Say UHN-der-ryts. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌraɪts/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌraɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwrites?
Underwrites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ryts.
Is underwrites 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 /ˈʌndəˌraɪts/ (UHN-duh-ryts).