How to Pronounce "understate"
word
ˈəndɝˌsteɪt
UN-der-STAYT
ˌʌndəstˈeɪt
un-duh-STAYT
Definition
To describe something as being less important, serious, or large than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌsteɪt
British English
ˌʌndəstˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-STAYT
UK
un-duh-STAYT
Listen in Context
He tends to understate his achievements at work.
The report understates the cost of the project.
It would be wrong to understate the risks involved.
Saying the weather was 'bad' yesterday would really understate just how horrible it was.