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How to pronounce undeterred

Say it like uhn-dih-TURD. Undeterred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURD).

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US American/ˌʌndɪˈtɝd/uhn-dih-TURD
UK British/ˌʌndɪˈtɜːd/uhn-dih-TURD
  • uhn
  • dih
  • TURD
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Undeterred pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. TURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.

American vs British pronunciation of undeterred

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: uhn-dih-TURD.

What does undeterred mean?

adjective
  1. Not deterred or put off; undiscouraged.

Where does undeterred come from?

From un- + deterred.

Words that rhyme with undeterred

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Questions about saying undeterred

How do you pronounce undeterred?

Say uhn-dih-TURD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈtɝd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in undeterred?

Undeterred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURD). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · TURD.

Is undeterred 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 /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːd/ (uhn-dih-TURD).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).