How to pronounce undertaken
Say it like UHN-der-tay-kun. Undertaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tay
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertaken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of undertaken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-tay-kun.
What does undertaken mean?
- past participle of undertake How to pronounce undertake
Questions about saying undertaken
How do you pronounce undertaken?
Say UHN-der-tay-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌteɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌteɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertaken?
Undertaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tay · kun.
Is undertaken 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 /ˈʌndəˌteɪkən/ (UHN-duh-tay-kun).