How to pronounce understandably
Say it like uhn-der-STAN-duh-blee. Understandably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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US American/ˌʌndɚˈstændəbli/uhn-der-STAN-duh-blee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uhn
- der
- STAN
- duh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understandably 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.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does understandably mean?
adverb
- For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathize with.“Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak.”
- In an understandable manner.“When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably.”
Where does understandably come from?
From understandable + -ly.
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Questions about saying understandably
How do you pronounce understandably?
Say uhn-der-STAN-duh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈstændəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understandably?
Understandably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: uhn · der · STAN · duh · blee.