How Do You Spell UNDEREMPHASIZE?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəɹˈɛmfɐsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "underemphasize" is spelled with the prefix "under-" followed by the root word "emphasize." The phonetic transcription for this word is /ʌndərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/. In this pronunciation guide, the first syllable "un-" is unstressed and pronounced as "ʌn." The second syllable "der" is stressed and pronounced as "dər." The third syllable "emph" is also stressed and pronounced as "ɛm.f." The fourth syllable "a" is unstressed and pronounced as "ə." The final syllable "-size" is also stressed and pronounced as "ˌsaɪz."

UNDEREMPHASIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Underemphasize is a verb that refers to the act of placing insufficient importance or focus on something or someone. When you underemphasize, you downplay the significance, worth, or impact of a particular thing or idea. It involves intentionally diminishing or minimizing its true value, importance, or relevance.

   The term underemphasize generally implies a deliberate act of undervaluing or disregarding. It suggests that the attention, emphasis, or weight given to a particular matter is insufficient in relation to its true significance. This may occur due to a lack of understanding, ignorance, or intentional neglect.

   Underemphasizing can take various forms, such as downplaying an accomplishment, disregarding a significant piece of information, or underestimating the impact of a particular event or phenomenon. It often occurs when one fails to recognize the full implications, gravity, or consequences of a situation.

   The act of underemphasizing can hinder effective communication, decision-making, or problem-solving, as it distorts the perception of reality. It can prevent individuals or groups from forming accurate assessments or judgments, potentially leading to misguided actions or inadequate responses.

   Therefore, being mindful of the tendency to underemphasize is crucial for maintaining objectivity, fairness, and a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter at hand. It encourages individuals to give due weight and consideration to all relevant aspects, ensuring a more holistic and accurate perspective.

Common Misspellings for UNDEREMPHASIZE

• ynderemphasize
• hnderemphasize
• jnderemphasize
• inderemphasize
• 8nderemphasize
• 7nderemphasize
• ubderemphasize
• umderemphasize
• ujderemphasize
• uhderemphasize
• unseremphasize
• unxeremphasize
• unceremphasize
• unferemphasize
• unreremphasize
• uneeremphasize
• undwremphasize
• undsremphasize
• unddremphasize
• undrremphasize

Etymology of UNDEREMPHASIZE

The word "underemphasize" is derived from the combination of two root words: "under" and "emphasize".

1. "Under" is a prefix that means "below" or "less than". It is of Old English origin, derived from the Germanic language family.

2. "Emphasize" is a verb that means to give special attention or importance to something. It originated from the Greek word "emphasis", meaning "significance" or "stress". The Greek term developed from the verb "emphanēs", which means "manifest" or "apparent".

By adding the prefix "under" to "emphasize", the word "underemphasize" is formed, meaning to give insufficient or inadequate importance or emphasis to something.

Conjugate verb Underemphasize

CONDITIONAL

I would underemphasize

you would underemphasize

he/she/it would underemphasize

we would underemphasize

they would underemphasize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be underemphasizing

you would be underemphasizing

he/she/it would be underemphasizing

we would be underemphasizing

they would be underemphasizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have underemphasize

you would have underemphasize

he/she/it would have underemphasize

we would have underemphasize

they would have underemphasize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been underemphasizing

you would have been underemphasizing

he/she/it would have been underemphasizing

we would have been underemphasizing

they would have been underemphasizing

FUTURE

I will underemphasize

you will underemphasize

he/she/it will underemphasize

we will underemphasize

they will underemphasize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be underemphasizing

you will be underemphasizing

he/she/it will be underemphasizing

we will be underemphasizing

they will be underemphasizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have underemphasized

you will have underemphasized

he/she/it will have underemphasized

we will have underemphasized

they will have underemphasized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been underemphasizing

you will have been underemphasizing

he/she/it will have been underemphasizing

we will have been underemphasizing

they will have been underemphasizing

IMPERATIVE

you underemphasize

we let´s underemphasize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to underemphasize

PAST

I underemphasized

you underemphasized

he/she/it underemphasized

we underemphasized

they underemphasized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was underemphasizing

you were underemphasizing

he/she/it was underemphasizing

we were underemphasizing

they were underemphasizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

underemphasized

PAST PERFECT

I had underemphasized

you had underemphasized

he/she/it had underemphasized

we had underemphasized

they had underemphasized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been underemphasizing

you had been underemphasizing

he/she/it had been underemphasizing

we had been underemphasizing

they had been underemphasizing

PRESENT

I underemphasize

you underemphasize

he/she/it underemphasizes

we underemphasize

they underemphasize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am underemphasizing

you are underemphasizing

he/she/it is underemphasizing

we are underemphasizing

they are underemphasizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

underemphasizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have underemphasized

you have underemphasized

he/she/it has underemphasized

we have underemphasized

they have underemphasized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been underemphasizing

you have been underemphasizing

he/she/it has been underemphasizing

we have been underemphasizing

they have been underemphasizing

I would have underemphasized

we would have underemphasized

you would have underemphasized

he/she/it would have underemphasized

they would have underemphasized