How to pronounce undertook
Say it like uhn-der-TUUK. Undertook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUK).
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- uhn
- der
- TUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undertook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of undertook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-TUUK.
What does undertook mean?
- simple past of undertake How to pronounce undertake
Words that rhyme with undertook
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Questions about saying undertook
How do you pronounce undertook?
Say uhn-der-TUUK. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈtʊk/. In British English it is /ʌndəˈtʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undertook?
Undertook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUK). Broken into parts: uhn · der · TUUK.
Is undertook 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 /ʌndəˈtʊk/ (un-duh-TUUK).