How to pronounce underwritten
Say it like UHN-der-rit-un. Underwritten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- rit
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwritten 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.
- ritGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of underwritten
- 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-rit-un.
What does underwritten mean?
- past participle of underwrite How to pronounce underwrite
Questions about saying underwritten
How do you pronounce underwritten?
Say UHN-der-rit-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌrɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌrɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwritten?
Underwritten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · rit · un.
Is underwritten 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 /ˈʌndəˌrɪtən/ (UHN-duh-rit-un).