How to pronounce amound
Say it like uh-MOWND. Amound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWND).
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- uh
- MOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amound 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.
- MOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of amound
American and British speakers say amound in essentially the same way: /əˈmaʊnd/ in the US and /əˈmaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MOWND.
What does amound mean?
- To accumulate, to mound up, to amount.
Where does amound come from?
From a- + mound, compare amass; possibly influenced by amount.
Words that rhyme with amound
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amound.
Questions about saying amound
How do you pronounce amound?
Say uh-MOWND. The American pronunciation is /əˈmaʊnd/. In British English it is /əˈmaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amound?
Amound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWND). Broken into parts: uh · MOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say amound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmaʊnd/ and the British form is /əˈmaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.