How to pronounce astounds
Say it like uh-STOWNDZ. Astounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWNDZ).
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- uh
- STOWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astounds 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.
- STOWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of astounds
American and British speakers say astounds in essentially the same way: /əˈstaʊndz/ in the US and /əˈstaʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STOWNDZ.
What does astounds mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of astound How to pronounce astound
Words that rhyme with astounds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astounds.
Questions about saying astounds
How do you pronounce astounds?
Say uh-STOWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈstaʊndz/. In British English it is /əˈstaʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astounds?
Astounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOWNDZ). Broken into parts: uh · STOWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say astounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstaʊndz/ and the British form is /əˈstaʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.