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How to Pronounce "underwear"

word

/ˈəndɝˌwɛɹ/
UHN-dur-wair
/ˌʌndəwˈeə/
UHN-duh-wair

Definition

Clothes worn under your other clothes, especially items like underpants, bras, and undershirts. It is usually used as an uncountable noun in English.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈəndɝˌwɛɹ/

British English

/ˌʌndəwˈeə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

UHN-dur-wair

UK

UHN-duh-wair

Listen in Context

I need to buy new underwear.

Her underwear is in the top drawer.

This underwear is too small for me.

Don't forget to pack extra underwear for the trip.