How many syllables in "undertook"?

"undertook" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - took).

How to divide "undertook"?

"undertook" divides into 3 parts: un · der · took.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"undertook": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·der·took

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un-der-TOOK(un · der · took)○ ○ ●

Stress in "undertook" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌndərˈtʊk⁄

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IPAˌʌndərˈtʊk

Lettergrepenun·der·took

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How many syllables in "undertook"?: "undertook" has 3 lettergrepen (un - der - took).
How to divide "undertook"?: "undertook" divides into 3 parts: un · der · took.
Where is the stress in "undertook"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "undertook"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... der... took) and listen on SayItVid.