How to Pronounce “understudy”
word
/ˈəndɝˌstədi/
/ˌʌndəstˈʌdi/
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəndɝˌstədi/
British English
/ˌʌndəstˈʌdi/
Listen in Context
She is the understudy for the lead actress in the play.
It’s tough being an understudy—you have to be ready all the time but might never perform.
If the main actor gets sick, the understudy will perform.
Tom worked as an understudy before becoming a star.