How to pronounce undelivered
Say it like uhn-dih-LIV-erd. Undelivered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV).
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- uhn
- dih
- LIV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undelivered 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.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of undelivered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-dih-LIV-ud.
What does undelivered mean?
- Not delivered.“Most undelivered mail has the wrong address.”
Where does undelivered come from?
From un- + delivered.
Questions about saying undelivered
How do you pronounce undelivered?
Say uhn-dih-LIV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈlɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈlɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undelivered?
Undelivered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · LIV · erd.
Is undelivered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌndɪˈlɪvəd/ (uhn-dih-LIV-ud).