How to pronounce abounded
Say it like uh-BOWN-did. Abounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN).
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- uh
- BOWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abounded 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.
- BOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abounded
American and British speakers say abounded in essentially the same way: /əˈbaʊndɪd/ in the US and /əˈbaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOWN-did.
What does abounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of abound How to pronounce abound
Words that rhyme with abounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abounded.
Questions about saying abounded
How do you pronounce abounded?
Say uh-BOWN-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abounded?
Abounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN). Broken into parts: uh · BOWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say abounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /əˈbaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.