How to Pronounce "understand"
word
/ˌəndɝˈstænd/
uhn-der-STAND
/ˌʌndəstˈænd/
un-duh-STAND
Definition
To know the meaning of something or to grasp the idea of it clearly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌəndɝˈstænd/
British English
/ˌʌndəstˈænd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-der-STAND
UK
un-duh-STAND
Listen in Context
I understand your question.
Do you understand the instructions?
She doesn’t understand the problem yet.
I think I understand what you’re trying to say.