How to Pronounce "underling"
word
ˈəndɝɫɪŋ
UN-der-ling
ˈʌndɜːlɪŋ
UN-duh-ling
Definition
An underling is a person who has a lower rank or position in an organization and takes orders from someone more important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝɫɪŋ
British English
ˈʌndɜːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-ling
UK
UN-duh-ling
Listen in Context
He treats his employees like underlings, not equals.
The boss asked his underlings to finish the report by Friday.
As an underling, he has little power to change company policies.
I was just an underling back then, so no one listened to my ideas.