How to Pronounce Undertaken

To pronounce "undertaken", say UND-ert-ak-en — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undertaken”

"undertaken" has 4 syllables: und-ert-ak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.

What does undertaken mean?

verb

  1. To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
  2. To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

    “He undertook to exercise more in future.”

Words that rhyme with undertaken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forsakenawakentakenwakenovertakenmistakenbaconshakenkrakenreawakenbreak-inmacon

Related words

acceptedaccomplishedachievedacquiredactionedactivitiesaddressedadministered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undertaken"?▾

"Undertaken" has 4 syllables: und · ert · ak · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "undertaken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undertaken" is /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkən/.

What does "undertaken" mean?▾

Undertaken: To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

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