underrepresenting
Syllables
un-der-re-pre-sent-ing
Pronunciation
[ʌn.dər.ɹɪ.pɹɛ.sɛn.tɪŋ]
Stress
000101
Morphemes
un- + represent + -ing
The word 'underrepresenting' is the present participle of the verb 'underrepresent', meaning to give insufficient representation. It is divided into seven syllables: un-der-re-pre-sent-ing, with stress on the fourth syllable (pre-). Syllabification follows standard English phonetic rules.
Definitions
- 1
Present participle of 'underrepresent', meaning to give less weight or importance to someone or something than is deserved.
“The study is underrepresenting the experiences of minority groups.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the fourth syllable (pre-).
Syllables
un-der-re-pre-sent-ing — Syllable division based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.. un- — Prefix, open syllable.. der- — Open syllable.. re- — Open syllable.. pre- — Open syllable.. sent- — Open syllable.. ing — Suffix, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Division
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