How to Pronounce "understandings"
word
ˌəndɝˈstændɪŋz
UN-der-STAN-dingz
ˌʌndəstˈændɪŋz
UN-duh-STAN-dingz
Definition
Agreements, shared views, or ways of interpreting something, often between individuals or groups. Can also refer to the knowledge or awareness people have about a topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəndɝˈstændɪŋz
British English
ˌʌndəstˈændɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-STAN-dingz
UK
UN-duh-STAN-dingz
Listen in Context
The two companies have several understandings about how to work together.
There are different understandings of the rules in each group.
The countries reached new understandings this year.
Their friendship is based on mutual understandings and respect.