How to Pronounce "underlining"
word
ˈəndɝˌɫaɪnɪŋ
UN-der-LY-ning
ˌʌndəlˈaɪnɪŋ
un-duh-LY-ning
Definition
Underlining is the act of drawing a line beneath text to give it emphasis or show that it is important. It can also refer to the line itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌɫaɪnɪŋ
British English
ˌʌndəlˈaɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-LY-ning
UK
un-duh-LY-ning
Listen in Context
Please use underlining to show the main ideas in your notes.
Teachers often use underlining to highlight important words.
His underlining was very neat and straight.
Digital documents use bold or italics more now, but underlining still appears in printed books.