How to pronounce underwriting
Say it like uhn-der-RY-ting. Underwriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- uhn
- der
- RY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwriting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underwriting
- 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-ting.
What does underwriting mean?
- present participle and gerund of underwrite How to pronounce underwrite
- The act of something being underwritten financially.
Words that rhyme with underwriting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underwriting.
Questions about saying underwriting
How do you pronounce underwriting?
Say uhn-der-RY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwriting?
Underwriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: uhn · der · RY · ting.
Is underwriting 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 /ˌʌndəˈraɪtɪŋ/ (uhn-duh-RY-ting).