How to Pronounce Undertaker

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undertaker”

"undertaker" has 4 syllables: und-ert-ak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does undertaker mean?

noun

  1. A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.
  2. A person receiving land in Ireland during the Elizabethan era, so named because they gave an undertaking to abide by several conditions regarding marriage, to be loyal to the crown, and to use English as their spoken language.

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Words that rhyme with undertaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmakerdressmaker

Related words

morticianfuneralburialmortuarycontractorentrepreneurfuneralistmute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undertaker"?▾

"Undertaker" has 4 syllables: und · ert · ak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "undertaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undertaker" is /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/.

What does "undertaker" mean?▾

Undertaker: A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

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