How to Pronounce Understating

To pronounce "understating", say UND-erst-at-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

12

Letters

UND-erst-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “understating”

"understating" has 4 syllables: und-erst-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does understating mean?

verb

  1. To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
  2. To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.

Synonyms

trivialize

Antonyms

exaggerateoverstate

Words that rhyme with understating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

minimizeunderestimatingoverstatingexaggeratinginflatingoverestimatedfudgingmisrepresenting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understating"?▾

"Understating" has 4 syllables: und · erst · at · ing.

What does "understating" mean?▾

Understating: To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

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