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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

underscore

/ˈʌn.dɚˌskoɹ/

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What does underscore mean?

noun

  1. A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
  2. A piece of background music.

verb

  1. To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
More meanings (1)

verb

  1. To emphasize or draw attention to.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈʌn.dɚˌskoɹ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/
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Underscore these words, for they are full of comfort for sore consciences.
Martin LutherCommentary on the Epistle to the GalatiansTranslated by Theodore GraebnerProject Gutenberg ebook #1549