Como Pronunciar "understate"
word
ˈəndɝˌsteɪt
UN-der-STAYT
ˌʌndəstˈeɪt
un-duh-STAYT
Definição
To describe something as being less important, serious, or large than it really is.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəndɝˌsteɪt
Inglês Britânico
ˌʌndəstˈeɪt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der-STAYT
UK
un-duh-STAYT
Ouça em Contexto
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.