How to pronounce astound
Say it like uh-STOWND. Astound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWND).
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- uh
- STOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astound 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.
- STOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of astound
American and British speakers say astound in essentially the same way: /əˈstaʊnd/ in the US and /əˈstaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STOWND.
What does astound mean?
- To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.
Where does astound come from?
From Middle English astouned, astoned, astuned, past participle of astounen, astonen, astunen (“to astonish”).
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Words that rhyme with astound
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Questions about saying astound
How do you pronounce astound?
Say uh-STOWND. The American pronunciation is /əˈstaʊnd/. In British English it is /əˈstaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astound?
Astound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWND). Broken into parts: uh · STOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say astound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstaʊnd/ and the British form is /əˈstaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.