How to Pronounce "undertake to do"
expression
ˈəndɝˌteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
UN-der-TAYK tuh DOO
ˌʌndətˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
UN-duh-TAYK too DOO
Definition
To formally or seriously promise or agree to do something, often a specific task or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
ˌʌndətˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-TAYK tuh DOO
UK
UN-duh-TAYK too DOO
Listen in Context
He undertook to do all the repairs by Friday.
They undertake to do everything possible to help.
If you undertake to do this job, you must finish it on time.
The company undertook to do a full safety inspection every year.