How to Pronounce "underwrite"
word
ˈəndɝˌɹaɪt
UN-der-rahyt
ˌʌndəɹˈaɪt
un-duh-RYT
Definition
To agree to take financial responsibility for something, especially by guaranteeing payment for insurance or supporting a project financially, often used in finance and insurance industries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌɹaɪt
British English
ˌʌndəɹˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-rahyt
UK
un-duh-RYT
Listen in Context
The bank agreed to underwrite the new apartment building.
Insurance companies underwrite health policies.
They needed a sponsor to underwrite the concert.
Our firm will underwrite the entire loan, so you don’t need to worry.