How to pronounce undefined
Say it like uhn-dih-FYND. Undefined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYND).
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- uhn
- dih
- FYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undefined 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.
- FYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undefined
American and British speakers say undefined in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-FYND.
What does undefined mean?
- Lacking a definition or value.
- That does not have a logically sound meaning within a specific formal system and is thus not assigned an interpretation.“The result of division by zero is undefined.”
- That behaves unreliably due to dependence on an uninitialized value or inconsistently ported code.“In C, relying on a variable's value right after a malloc call is undefined behvaior.”
- An undefined value.
Where does undefined come from?
From un- + defined.
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Questions about saying undefined
How do you pronounce undefined?
Say uhn-dih-FYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undefined?
Undefined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYND). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · FYND.
Do Americans and Brits say undefined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.