How to pronounce akhund
Say it like uh-KOOND. Akhund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOND).
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- uh
- KOOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akhund 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.
- KOONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of akhund
American and British speakers say akhund in essentially the same way: /əˈkund/ in the US and /əˈkuːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOOND.
What does akhund mean?
- Uyghur; Dungan; Hui Muslim
Words that rhyme with akhund
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of akhund.
Questions about saying akhund
How do you pronounce akhund?
Say uh-KOOND. The American pronunciation is /əˈkund/. In British English it is /əˈkuːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akhund?
Akhund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOND). Broken into parts: uh · KOOND.
Do Americans and Brits say akhund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkund/ and the British form is /əˈkuːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.