How to Pronounce Underscore

To pronounce "underscore", say UND-ersc-or-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underscore”

"underscore" has 4 syllables: und-ersc-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does underscore mean?

noun

  1. An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
  2. A piece of background music.

verb

  1. To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
  2. To emphasize or draw attention to.

    “I wish to underscore the importance of proper formatting.”

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Words that rhyme with underscore

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implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

underlineemphasizehighlightoutlinehighlightsnoteaccentuateemphasise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underscore"?▾

"Underscore" has 4 syllables: und · ersc · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "underscore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underscore" is /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/.

What does "underscore" mean?▾

Underscore: An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.

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