How to Pronounce Understood

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “understood”

"understood" has 3 syllables: und-erst-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does understood 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?”

adjective

  1. Having been comprehended.

interjection

  1. Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

Synonyms

believeapprehendcomprehendgraspgrokknowperceivepick up what someone is putting down

Antonyms

misunderstand

Words that rhyme with understood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodhardwood

Related words

comprehendedimpliedimplicitappreciatedtakentacitsilentinexplicit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understood"?▾

"Understood" has 3 syllables: und · erst · ood.

What is the IPA transcription of "understood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "understood" is /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/.

What does "understood" mean?▾

Understood: 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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