How to pronounce undertakings
Say it like UHN-der-tay-kingz. Undertakings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- tay
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertakings 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.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undertakings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-tay-kingz.
What does undertakings mean?
- plural of undertaking How to pronounce undertaking
Questions about saying undertakings
How do you pronounce undertakings?
Say UHN-der-tay-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌteɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertakings?
Undertakings has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · tay · kingz.
Is undertakings 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 /ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋz/ (UHN-duh-tay-kingz).