How to pronounce undergraduacy
Say it like uhn-der-GRAJ-oo-uh-see. Undergraduacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAJ).
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- uhn
- der
- GRAJ
- oo
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergraduacy 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of undergraduacy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-GRAJ-oo-uh-see.
What does undergraduacy mean?
- The period of time spent in college or university by a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.
Where does undergraduacy come from?
From undergraduate + -cy.
Questions about saying undergraduacy
How do you pronounce undergraduacy?
Say uhn-der-GRAJ-oo-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuəsi/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuːəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergraduacy?
Undergraduacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAJ). Broken into parts: uhn · der · GRAJ · oo · uh · see.
Is undergraduacy 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 /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuːəsi/ (uhn-duh-GRAJ-oo-uh-see).