How to pronounce aground
Say it like uh-GROWND. Aground has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROWND).
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- uh
- GROWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aground 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.
- GROWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of aground
American and British speakers say aground in essentially the same way: /əˈɡraʊnd/ in the US and /əˈɡraʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GROWND.
What does aground mean?
- Resting on the bottom.
- at a loss, ruined, with no way out
- Resting on the bottom.“The boat was stuck aground until the tide rose.”
Where does aground come from?
From Middle English agrounde, on grounde (“on ground”), equivalent to a- + ground.
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Words that rhyme with aground
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Questions about saying aground
How do you pronounce aground?
Say uh-GROWND. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡraʊnd/. In British English it is /əˈɡraʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aground?
Aground has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROWND). Broken into parts: uh · GROWND.
Do Americans and Brits say aground the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡraʊnd/ and the British form is /əˈɡraʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.