How to Pronounce Undertaking

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undertaking”

"undertaking" has 4 syllables: und-ert-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and quaking, if that helps it stick.

What does undertaking 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.”

noun

  1. The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
  2. A promise or pledge; a guarantee

Words that rhyme with undertaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undertaking"?▾

"Undertaking" has 4 syllables: und · ert · ak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "undertaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undertaking" is /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/.

What does "undertaking" mean?▾

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

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