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