American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'under' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "under"

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Simple pronunciation
uhn-der
IPA transcription
/ˈən.dɚ/
Word frequency
179th

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What does "under" mean?

  1. 1.in a position lower than something else
  2. 2.controlled or ruled by someone

Examples of "under" in a sentence

  • The cat is hiding under the bed.
  • The team is under a lot of pressure to win.
  • He fell sick under the hot sun.

How common is "under"?

Under is the 179th most common word in English.

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