How to Pronounce "understudies"
word
ˈəndɝˌstədi
UN-der-stuh-deez
ˌʌndəstˈʌdɪz
un-duh-STUD-eez
Definition
Understudies are actors who learn the roles of main performers in a play or musical and are prepared to replace them if needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌstədi
British English
ˌʌndəstˈʌdɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-stuh-deez
UK
un-duh-STUD-eez
Listen in Context
The understudies practiced their lines every day.
There are two understudies for the main character.
Sometimes the understudies perform when the lead is sick.
The director was impressed by how well the understudies handled last-minute changes.