How to pronounce underwritings
Say it like UHN-der-ry-tingz. Underwritings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- ry
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwritings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underwritings
- 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-tingz.
What does underwritings mean?
- plural of underwriting How to pronounce underwriting
Questions about saying underwritings
How do you pronounce underwritings?
Say UHN-der-ry-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌraɪtɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌraɪtɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwritings?
Underwritings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · ry · tingz.
Is underwritings 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 /ˈʌndəˌraɪtɪŋz/ (UHN-duh-ry-tingz).