How to pronounce undertakes
Say it like UHN-der-tayks. Undertakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertakes 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.
- tayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of undertakes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-tayks.
What does undertakes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of undertake How to pronounce undertake
Questions about saying undertakes
How do you pronounce undertakes?
Say UHN-der-tayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌteɪks/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌteɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertakes?
Undertakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tayks.
Is undertakes 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 /ˈʌndəˌteɪks/ (UHN-duh-tayks).