How to pronounce undignified
Say it like un-DIG-nih-fyde. Undignified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG).
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- un
- DIG
- nih
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undignified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undignified
American and British speakers say undignified in essentially the same way: /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DIG-nih-fyde.
What does undignified mean?
- lacking in or damaging to dignity
- simple past and past participle of undignify
Where does undignified come from?
From un- + dignified.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying undignified
How do you pronounce undignified?
Say un-DIG-nih-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undignified?
Undignified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG). Broken into parts: un · DIG · nih · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say undignified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.