How to Pronounce "underlying"
word
/ˌəndɝˈɫaɪɪŋ/
un-der-LY-ing
/ˌʌndəlˈaɪɪŋ/
un-duh-LY-ing
Definition
'Underlying' describes something that is hidden or not immediately obvious but is the real cause or base for something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌəndɝˈɫaɪɪŋ/
British English
/ˌʌndəlˈaɪɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
un-der-LY-ing
UK
un-duh-LY-ing
Listen in Context
The doctor searched for the underlying cause of the pain.
There are underlying problems we need to fix.
Stress is often the underlying reason for headaches.
She didn't say much, but there was an underlying tension in the room.