How to pronounce underwrote
Say it like uhn-der-ROHT. Underwrote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHT).
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- uhn
- der
- ROHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwrote 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.
- ROHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of underwrote
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-duh-ROHT.
What does underwrote mean?
- simple past of underwrite How to pronounce underwrite
Words that rhyme with underwrote
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Questions about saying underwrote
How do you pronounce underwrote?
Say uhn-der-ROHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈroʊt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈrəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwrote?
Underwrote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHT). Broken into parts: uhn · der · ROHT.
Is underwrote 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 /ˌʌndəˈrəʊt/ (uhn-duh-ROHT).