How to Pronounce "undertaking"
word
ˈəndɝˌteɪkɪŋ
UN-der-tay-king
ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ
UN-duh-tay-king
Definition
An 'undertaking' is a task, project, or promise, especially one that is large, important, or difficult. It can also mean a formal commitment to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌteɪkɪŋ
British English
ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-tay-king
UK
UN-duh-tay-king
Listen in Context
Building the bridge was a huge undertaking.
Starting a new business is a serious undertaking.
She gave an undertaking to finish the project on time.
Managing the festival turned out to be a much bigger undertaking than we expected.