How to pronounce undergo
Say it like uhn-der-GOH. Undergo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- uhn
- der
- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergo 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undergo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-duh-GOH.
What does undergo mean?
- pass through“The chemical undergoes a sudden change”“The fluid undergoes shear”
Where does undergo come from?
From Middle English undergon, from Old English undergān (“to undergo, undermine, ruin”), equivalent to under- + go.
Words that rhyme with undergo
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Questions about saying undergo
How do you pronounce undergo?
Say uhn-der-GOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergo?
Undergo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: uhn · der · GOH.
Is undergo 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 /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ (uhn-duh-GOH).