How to pronounce undergoes
Say it like UHN-der-gohz. Undergoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- gohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergoes 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.
- gohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undergoes
- 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-gohz.
What does undergoes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of undergo How to pronounce undergo
Questions about saying undergoes
How do you pronounce undergoes?
Say UHN-der-gohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɡoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɡəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergoes?
Undergoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · gohz.
Is undergoes 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 /ˈʌndəˌɡəʊz/ (UHN-duh-gohz).