How to Pronounce Underlining

To pronounce "underlining", say UND-erl-in-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

UND-erl-in-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “underlining”

"underlining" has 4 syllables: und-erl-in-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does underlining mean?

verb

  1. To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore

    “underline the important words in the text”

  2. To emphasise or stress something

noun

  1. An act or instance of marking text with an underline.

Words that rhyme with underlining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningmining

Related words

underscoreemphasizeunderscoringhighlightinghighlightmarkinghighlightssaying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underlining"?▾

"Underlining" has 4 syllables: und · erl · in · ing.

What does "underlining" mean?▾

Underlining: To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore

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