How to pronounce undone
Say it like un-DUHN. Undone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN).
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- un
- DUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undone 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.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of undone
American and British speakers say undone in essentially the same way: /ənˈdʌn/ in the US and /ʌnˈdʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DUHN.
What does undone mean?
- Not done.
- Not fastened.“Your flies are undone.”
- Ruined; brought to nought.“Woe is me, for I am utterly undone!”
- past participle of undo How to pronounce undo
Where does undone come from?
From un- + done.
Words that rhyme with undone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undone.
Questions about saying undone
How do you pronounce undone?
Say un-DUHN. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdʌn/. In British English it is /ʌnˈdʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undone?
Undone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN). Broken into parts: un · DUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say undone the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdʌn/ and the British form is /ʌnˈdʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.