How to pronounce undertaker
Say it like UHN-der-tay-ker. Undertaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tay
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertaker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of undertaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-tay-kuh.
What does undertaker mean?
- A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.
- One who undertakes or commits to doing something.
Where does undertaker come from?
From undertake (verb) + -er.
Questions about saying undertaker
How do you pronounce undertaker?
Say UHN-der-tay-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌteɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌteɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertaker?
Undertaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tay · ker.
Is undertaker 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 /ˈʌndəˌteɪkə/ (UHN-duh-tay-kuh).