How to Pronounce Undo

To pronounce "undo", say UND-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈduː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ʌnˈduː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undo”

"undo" has 2 syllables: und-o. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: undue — easy to mix up when writing.

What does undo mean?

noun

  1. An operation that reverses a previous action.

    “How many undos does this program support?”

verb

  1. To reverse the effects of an action.

    “Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war.”

  2. To unfasten.

    “Could you undo my buckle for me?”

Synonyms

cancelreverseunbuckleunbuttonuntieunzip

Antonyms

redobuttonbutton updo uptie upzip

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Words that rhyme with undo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

unmakedisposerescinddisconnectvacaterevokeridannul

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undo"?▾

"Undo" has 2 syllables: und · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "undo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undo" is /ʌnˈduː/.

What does "undo" mean?▾

Undo: An operation that reverses a previous action.

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