How to pronounce understudied
Say it like un-der-STUHD-eed. Understudied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUHD).
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- un
- der
- STUHD
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understudied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of understudied
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-STUHD-eed.
What does understudied mean?
- Insufficiently studied.
- simple past and past participle of understudy How to pronounce understudy
Where does understudied come from?
From under- + studied.
Words that rhyme with understudied
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Questions about saying understudied
How do you pronounce understudied?
Say un-der-STUHD-eed. The American pronunciation is /ʌndərˈstʌdid/. In British English it is /ʌndəˈstʌdid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understudied?
Understudied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUHD). Broken into parts: un · der · STUHD · eed.
Is understudied 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 /ʌndəˈstʌdid/ (un-duh-STUHD-eed).