👉 Underchime is a term used in linguistics to describe a situation where two or more words are pronounced differently due to their placement, stress, and rhythm. This can occur when a word is stressed heavily, causing it to sound different from its normal pronunciation. The term originated in the context of music theory and was later adopted by linguists. Underchime can be seen as a subtle linguistic phenomenon that highlights the importance of syllable structure and the way words are pronounced. It's important to
