How to pronounce undergraduate
Say it like uhn-der-GRAJ-uh-wut. Undergraduate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAJ).
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- uhn
- der
- GRAJ
- uh
- wut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undergraduate 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.
- GRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undergraduate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-GRAD-yoo-ut.
What does undergraduate mean?
- a university student who has not yet received a first degree
Where does undergraduate come from?
From under- + graduate.
Questions about saying undergraduate
How do you pronounce undergraduate?
Say uhn-der-GRAJ-uh-wut. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈɡrædʒəwət/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈɡrædjuət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undergraduate?
Undergraduate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAJ). Broken into parts: uhn · der · GRAJ · uh · wut.
Is undergraduate 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 /ˌʌndəˈɡrædjuət/ (uhn-duh-GRAD-yoo-ut).