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