How to pronounce undercook
Say it like UHN-der-kuuk. Undercook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- kuuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kuukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of undercook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-kuuk.
What does undercook mean?
- To cook insufficiently.
- To underdo.
- A subordinate cook.
Where does undercook come from?
From under- + cook.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying undercook
How do you pronounce undercook?
Say UHN-der-kuuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚkʊk/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəkʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercook?
Undercook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · kuuk.
Is undercook 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 /ˈʌndəkʊk/ (UHN-duh-kuuk).