How to Pronounce Understand

To pronounce "understand", say UND-erst-and — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “understand”

"understand" has 3 syllables: und-erst-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does understand mean?

verb

  1. To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

    “I'm sorry. I don't understand.”

  2. To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

    “I understand that you have a package for me?”

Synonyms

believeapprehendcomprehendgraspgrokknowperceivepick up what someone is putting down

Antonyms

misunderstand

Words that rhyme with understand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterlandhand

Related words

realizeinferseeinterpretreadempathizesympathizetranslate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understand"?▾

"Understand" has 3 syllables: und · erst · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "understand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "understand" is /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/.

What does "understand" mean?▾

Understand: To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

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