How to pronounce abound
Say it like uh-BOWND. Abound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND).
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- uh
- BOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of abound
American and British speakers say abound in essentially the same way: /əˈbaʊnd/ in the US and /əˈbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOWND.
What does abound mean?
- To be full to overflowing; to bristle.
- To be highly productive.
- To be present or available in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful.“Wild animals abound wherever man does not stake his claim.”
Words that rhyme with abound
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abound.
Questions about saying abound
How do you pronounce abound?
Say uh-BOWND. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaʊnd/. In British English it is /əˈbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abound?
Abound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND). Broken into parts: uh · BOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say abound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaʊnd/ and the British form is /əˈbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.