How to pronounce astounded
Say it like uh-STOWN-did. Astounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWN).
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- uh
- STOWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astounded 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.
- STOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of astounded
American and British speakers say astounded in essentially the same way: /əˈstaʊndɪd/ in the US and /əˈstaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STOWN-did.
What does astounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of astound How to pronounce astound
- Surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.
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Words that rhyme with astounded
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Questions about saying astounded
How do you pronounce astounded?
Say uh-STOWN-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈstaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /əˈstaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astounded?
Astounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWN). Broken into parts: uh · STOWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say astounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /əˈstaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.