How to Pronounce Understanding

To pronounce "understanding", say UND-erst-and-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “understanding”

"understanding" has 4 syllables: und-erst-and-ing. It rhymes with notwithstanding and outstanding, if that helps it stick.

What does understanding 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?”

noun

  1. (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
  2. Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.

adjective

  1. Showing compassion.
  2. Knowing; skilful.

Synonyms

believeapprehendcomprehendgraspgrokknowperceivepick up what someone is putting down

Antonyms

misunderstand

Words that rhyme with understanding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

notwithstandingoutstandingstandingdemandingcommandingupstandingexpandingmisunderstandingbrandingsandinggrandstandinglongstanding

Related words

intellectdiscernmentreasonperceptivesympathysavvyagreementapprehension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understanding"?▾

"Understanding" has 4 syllables: und · erst · and · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "understanding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "understanding" is /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/.

What does "understanding" mean?▾

Understanding: 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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