Como Pronunciar "understatement"
word
/ˈəndɝˌsteɪtmənt/
UN-der-STAYT-muhnt
/ˌʌndəstˈeɪtmənt/
un-duh-STAYT-muhnt
Definição
An understatement is a way of saying something that makes it seem less important or serious than it actually is, often for effect or as a form of humor.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˈəndɝˌsteɪtmənt/
Inglês Britânico
/ˌʌndəstˈeɪtmənt/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der-STAYT-muhnt
UK
un-duh-STAYT-muhnt
Ouça em Contexto
Calling the huge storm 'a bit of rain' is an understatement.
Saying the test was 'not too hard' is an understatement if everyone failed.
To say the movie was 'okay' is an understatement if you really loved it.
It’s an understatement to say he was surprised—he was completely shocked!