How to pronounce undo
Say it like un-DOO. Undo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- un
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undo 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of undo
American and British speakers say undo in essentially the same way: /ənˈdu/ in the US and /ʌnˈduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DOO.
What does undo mean?
- cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect“I wish I could undo my actions”
- deprive of certain characteristics
- cause the ruin or downfall of“A single mistake undid the President and he had to resign”
Where does undo come from?
From Middle English undōn, from Old English ondōn, from Proto-West Germanic *andadōn (“to undo”), equivalent to un- + do.
Words that rhyme with undo
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Words that sound like undo
Questions about saying undo
How do you pronounce undo?
Say un-DOO. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdu/. In British English it is /ʌnˈduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undo?
Undo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: un · DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say undo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdu/ and the British form is /ʌnˈduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as undo?
Undo sounds the same as undue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.