How to Pronounce "understudy"
word
/ˈəndɝˌstədi/
UHN-dur-stuh-dee
/ˌʌndəstˈʌdi/
UHN-duh-stuh-dee
Definition
An understudy is a person, usually in theater or musicals, who learns another actor’s part so they can perform if the main actor is unavailable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəndɝˌstədi/
British English
/ˌʌndəstˈʌdi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHN-dur-stuh-dee
UK
UHN-duh-stuh-dee
Listen in Context
She is the understudy for the lead actress in the play.
If the main actor gets sick, the understudy will perform.
Tom worked as an understudy before becoming a star.
After months of rehearsal, the understudy finally got to go on stage.