How to pronounce almond
Say it like AH-mund. Almond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- mund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: In American English the l is usually silent ('AH-mund'). Some speakers do say a light l, and both are accepted.
Almond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of almond
American and British speakers say almond in essentially the same way: /ˈɑmənd/ in the US and /ˈɑːmənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH-mund.
What does almond mean?
- small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
- oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree
Questions about saying almond
How do you pronounce almond?
Say AH-mund. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmənd/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in almond?
Almond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · mund.
Do Americans and Brits say almond the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑmənd/ and the British form is /ˈɑːmənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.