How to Pronounce Undue

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʌnˈdjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “undue”

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

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

What does undue mean?

adjective

  1. Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.

    “To individuals who despise killings in any form, death penalty is undue punishment.”

  2. That which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.

Words that rhyme with undue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

inordinateexcessiveimmoderateunreasonableunwarrantedunjustifiedexorbitantsuperfluous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undue"?▾

"Undue" has 2 syllables: und · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "undue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "undue" is /ʌnˈdjuː/.

What does "undue" mean?▾

Undue: Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.

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