How to pronounce undocumented
Say it like un-DOK-yuh-men-tid. Undocumented has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOK).
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- un
- DOK
- yuh
- men
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undocumented 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.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undocumented
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-DOK-yuh-men-tid.
What does undocumented mean?
- Lacking instructions or reference material.“Undocumented software can be very difficult to learn to use.”
- Not having official documents that provide identification, authorization, etc.
- Not having official documentation required to legally enter, reside in, or work in a country.“undocumented immigrant”
- Synonym of undocumented immigrant.
Where does undocumented come from?
From un- + documented.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying undocumented
How do you pronounce undocumented?
Say un-DOK-yuh-men-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdɑkjəmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈdɒkjəmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undocumented?
Undocumented has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOK). Broken into parts: un · DOK · yuh · men · tid.
Is undocumented pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ənˈdɒkjəmɛntɪd/ (un-DOK-yuh-men-tid).