How to pronounce undergoing
Say it like uhn-der-GOH-ing. Undergoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- uhn
- der
- GOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undergoing
- 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-ing.
What does undergoing mean?
- present participle and gerund of undergo How to pronounce undergo
Words that rhyme with undergoing
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Questions about saying undergoing
How do you pronounce undergoing?
Say uhn-der-GOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergoing?
Undergoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: uhn · der · GOH · ing.
Is undergoing 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 /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (uhn-duh-GOH-ing).