How to pronounce underwent
Say it like uhn-der-WENT. Underwent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WENT).
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- uhn
- der
- WENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwent 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.
- WENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of underwent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-WENT.
What does underwent mean?
- simple past of undergo How to pronounce undergo
Words that rhyme with underwent
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Questions about saying underwent
How do you pronounce underwent?
Say uhn-der-WENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈwɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈwɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwent?
Underwent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WENT). Broken into parts: uhn · der · WENT.
Is underwent 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 /ˌʌndəˈwɛnt/ (uhn-duh-WENT).