How to Pronounce Under

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈʊndə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “under”

"under" has 2 syllables: und-er. It rhymes with blunder and plunder, if that helps it stick.

What does under mean?

adjective

  1. Being lower; being beneath something.
  2. Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.

    “Ensure the patient is sufficiently under.”

adverb

  1. In a way lower or less than.
  2. In a way inferior to.

preposition

  1. In or at a lower level than.
  2. As a subject of; subordinate to.

    “He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.”

Synonyms

belowbeneathunderneath

Antonyms

aboveover

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Words that rhyme with under

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blunderplunderthundersunderasunderunder-fundergunder

Related words

belownethersubordinatelow-levellowbeneathunderneathlower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "under"?▾

"Under" has 2 syllables: und · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "under"?▾

The IPA transcription of "under" is /ˈʊndə/.

What does "under" mean?▾

Under: Being lower; being beneath something.

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