How to Pronounce Undead

To pronounce "undead", say UND-ead — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈdɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ʌnˈdɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undead”

"undead" has 2 syllables: und-ead.

What does undead mean?

noun

  1. (horror fiction) A creature that is undead; that is, dead but still animate.

noun

  1. (horror fiction) Those creatures which are undead; that is, dead yet still animate.

    “In the zombie movie, an army of the undead accosted some nubile skinny-dipping teenagers.”

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a corpse, though having qualities of life.
  2. (horror fiction) Being animate, though non-living.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undead"?▾

"Undead" has 2 syllables: und · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "undead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undead" is /ʌnˈdɛd/.

What does "undead" mean?▾

Undead: (horror fiction) A creature that is undead; that is, dead but still animate.

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