How to pronounce expounded
Say it like ik-SPOWN-dud. Expounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWN).
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- ik
- SPOWN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expounded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expounded
American and British speakers say expounded in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/ in the US and /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPOWN-dud.
What does expounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of expound How to pronounce expound
Words that rhyme with expounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expounded.
Questions about saying expounded
How do you pronounce expounded?
Say ik-SPOWN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expounded?
Expounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWN). Broken into parts: ik · SPOWN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say expounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.