How to Pronounce "undertow"
word
ˈəndɝˌtoʊ
UN-der-toh
ˌʌndətˈəʊ
UN-duh-TOH
Definition
A strong current of water below the surface that moves away from the shore, often at the beach. It can pull swimmers out to deeper water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌtoʊ
British English
ˌʌndətˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-toh
UK
UN-duh-TOH
Listen in Context
The undertow at this beach can be very strong.
Be careful, the undertow could pull you out to sea.
Many swimmers are not aware of the undertow.
I almost got caught by the undertow while surfing last summer.