How to pronounce undergone
Say it like uhn-der-GAWN. Undergone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAWN).
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- uhn
- der
- GAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergone 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.
- GAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of undergone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-GON.
What does undergone mean?
- past participle of undergo How to pronounce undergo
Words that rhyme with undergone
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Questions about saying undergone
How do you pronounce undergone?
Say uhn-der-GAWN. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈɡɔn/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergone?
Undergone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAWN). Broken into parts: uhn · der · GAWN.
Is undergone 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 /ˌʌndəˈɡɒn/ (uhn-duh-GON).