American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'understand' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "understand" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "understand"

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Simple pronunciation
uhn-der-staand
IPA transcription
/ˌən.dɚˈstænd̚/
Word frequency
496th

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What does "understand" mean?

  1. to know the meaning of something, like words or actions

Examples of "understand" in a sentence

  • I don't understand the instructions.
  • He finally understands the importance of honesty.
  • It took him a while to understand the concept.

How common is "understand"?

Understand is the 496th most common word in English.

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