How to Pronounce "underlings"
word
ˈəndɝɫɪŋz
UN-der-lingz
ˈʌndəlˌɪŋz
UN-duh-lingz
Definition
People who have a lower rank or position, especially at work, often controlled by someone with more power.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝɫɪŋz
British English
ˈʌndəlˌɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-lingz
UK
UN-duh-lingz
Listen in Context
The manager gave instructions to his underlings.
The king ordered his underlings to clean the hall.
The boss shouted at his underlings during the meeting.
He treats his underlings like they're invisible.