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How to pronounce 'understood' in American English

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Pronunciation of "understood"

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Simple pronunciation
uhn-der-stud
IPA transcription
/ˌən.dɚˈstʊd̚/
Word frequency
496th

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What does "understood" mean?

  1. 1.known by many people without needing to be explained
  2. 2.when someone knows something because it has been explained to them

Examples of "understood" in a sentence

  • The concept was easily understood by everyone.
  • The message was not clearly understood.
  • She nodded, indicating she understood the plan.

How common is "understood"?

Understood is the 496th most common word in English.

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