How to pronounce undead
Say it like un-DED. Undead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DED).
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- un
- DED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of undead
American and British speakers say undead in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈdɛd/ in the US and /ʌnˈdɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DED.
What does undead mean?
- Not dead; alive.
- Pertaining to a corpse, though having qualities of life.
- Being animate, though non-living.
- A creature that is undead; that is, dead but still animate.
- Those who are undead.“In the zombie movie, an army of the undead accosted some unsuspecting teenagers.”
Where does undead come from?
From Middle English undede, equivalent to un- + dead.
Words that rhyme with undead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undead.
Questions about saying undead
How do you pronounce undead?
Say un-DED. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈdɛd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈdɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undead?
Undead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DED). Broken into parts: un · DED.
Do Americans and Brits say undead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈdɛd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈdɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.