How to Pronounce "come to an understanding"
expression
KUHM too un un-der-STAN-ding
kum too un un-duh-STAN-ding
Definition
To agree or find common ground with someone, especially after a disagreement or negotiation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˌəndɝˈstændɪŋ
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˌʌndəstˈændɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM too un un-der-STAN-ding
UK
kum too un un-duh-STAN-ding
Listen in Context
After talking for an hour, they came to an understanding.
The two countries finally came to an understanding about the border.
We argued, but now we have come to an understanding.
It took some time, but we finally came to an understanding about the project deadline.