How to Pronounce "understand the assignment"
expression
ˌəndɝˈstænd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈsaɪnmənt
uhn-der-STAND thuh uh-SINE-muhnt
ˌʌndəstˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐsˈaɪnmənt
un-duhst-AND thuh uh-SINE-muhnt
Definition
To know exactly what is expected or needed in a situation and do it well, often with extra skill or style. Also used as slang to praise someone who perfectly meets what is required.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəndɝˈstænd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈsaɪnmənt
British English
ˌʌndəstˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐsˈaɪnmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-der-STAND thuh uh-SINE-muhnt
UK
un-duhst-AND thuh uh-SINE-muhnt
Listen in Context
She really understood the assignment and gave a perfect presentation.
If you want to win this contest, you need to understand the assignment.
The chef understood the assignment and made the best dish of the night.
Wow, you really understood the assignment with that outfit!