How to pronounce undecided
Say it like uhn-dih-SY-did. Undecided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- uhn
- dih
- SY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undecided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undecided
American and British speakers say undecided in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-SY-did.
What does undecided mean?
- Open and not yet settled or determined.“The question of man's destiny is still undecided.”
- Uncommitted, not having reached a decision.“The result of the election is in doubt because of a large number of undecided voters.”
- A voter etc. who has not yet come to a decision.
- simple past and past participle of undecide
Where does undecided come from?
From Middle English undecided, equivalent to un- + decided.
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Words that rhyme with undecided
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Questions about saying undecided
How do you pronounce undecided?
Say uhn-dih-SY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undecided?
Undecided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · SY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say undecided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.