How to pronounce abounding
Say it like uh-BOWN-ding. Abounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN).
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- uh
- BOWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abounding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abounding
American and British speakers say abounding in essentially the same way: /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOWN-ding.
What does abounding mean?
- Ample, plenty, abundant.“abounding food”
- present participle and gerund of abound How to pronounce abound
- An abundance.
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Words that rhyme with abounding
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Questions about saying abounding
How do you pronounce abounding?
Say uh-BOWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abounding?
Abounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN). Broken into parts: uh · BOWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say abounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.