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How to pronounce:
underneath
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌndəˈniːθ
Examples:
Underneath is underneath the ramshackle house.
The message was underneath the coating.
The people drowsed underneath the water.
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Common mistakes of underneath pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "un-der-'neath" instead of the correct "'un-der-neath". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the "d" sound: It's common to hear "unerneath" without the "d" sound. In IPA, it's /ˌʌn.dəˈniːθ/ in UK and /ˌʌn.dɚˈniθ/ in US. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "d" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "u" as in "cute" instead of the correct short "u" sound as in "cup". Tip: Practice saying "uh" to get the right vowel sound.
- Confusing "underneath" with "under": Learners sometimes say "under" when they mean "underneath". The IPA for "underneath" is /ˌʌn.dəˈniːθ/ (UK) and /ˌʌn.dɚˈniθ/ (US). Tip: Remember that "underneath" implies being directly below something.
- Blending syllables too much: Some speakers merge the syllables, saying "un-der-neath" as one sound. Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly: "un-der" and "neath". This will improve clarity.