How to pronounce undivided
Say it like uhn-duh-VY-did. Undivided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- uhn
- duh
- VY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undivided 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undivided
American and British speakers say undivided in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-VY-did.
What does undivided mean?
- Unified, whole“Long division can be hard to understand, so I want your undivided attention.”
Where does undivided come from?
From un- + divided.
Words that rhyme with undivided
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undivided.
Questions about saying undivided
How do you pronounce undivided?
Say uhn-duh-VY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undivided?
Undivided has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · VY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say undivided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.