How to Pronounce "understood"
word
/ˌəndɝˈstʊd/
uhn-dur-STUUD
/ˌʌndəstˈʊd/
uhn-duh-STUUD
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'understand'. It means someone knew the meaning of something, or that something was accepted or clear without needing to be said directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌəndɝˈstʊd/
British English
/ˌʌndəstˈʊd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-dur-STUUD
UK
uhn-duh-STUUD
Listen in Context
I understood the question after the teacher explained it.
She nodded to show that she understood.
The message was not understood by everyone.
Okay, understood — I'll send the file tonight.