How to pronounce undergrad
Say it like UHN-der-grad. Undergrad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- grad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergrad 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.
- gradGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of undergrad
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-grad.
What does undergrad mean?
- An undergraduate.
- Undergraduate education; the status or period of being an undergraduate student.
Where does undergrad come from?
Clipping of undergraduate.
Questions about saying undergrad
How do you pronounce undergrad?
Say UHN-der-grad. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌɡræd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌɡræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergrad?
Undergrad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · grad.
Is undergrad 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 /ˈʌndəˌɡræd/ (UHN-duh-grad).