How to Pronounce Undershoot

To pronounce "undershoot", say UND-ersh-oot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

UND-ersh-oot

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💡 Tip for remembering “undershoot”

"undershoot" has 3 syllables: und-ersh-oot.

What does undershoot mean?

noun

  1. The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.
  2. An instance of undershooting.

verb

  1. To shoot not far enough or not well enough.
  2. To not go far enough when trying to reach a goal.

Antonyms

overshoot

Related words

underreachundershiftunderhitunderdounderspeakunderrununderburnundersend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undershoot"?▾

"Undershoot" has 3 syllables: und · ersh · oot.

What does "undershoot" mean?▾

Undershoot: The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.

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