How to pronounce understood
Say it like uhn-der-STUUD. Understood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUUD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/uhn-der-STUUD
UK British/ˌʌndəˈstʊd/uhn-duh-STUUD
- uhn
- der
- STUUD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understood 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.
- STUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of understood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-STUUD.
What does understood mean?
adjective
- fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation“the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear”
- implied by or inferred from actions or statements“gave silent consent”“a tacit agreement”
Words that rhyme with understood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of understood.
Questions about saying understood
How do you pronounce understood?
Say uhn-der-STUUD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈstʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understood?
Understood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUUD). Broken into parts: uhn · der · STUUD.
Is understood 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 /ˌʌndəˈstʊd/ (uhn-duh-STUUD).