How to pronounce fond
Say it like FOND. Fond is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOND.
What does fond mean?
- having or displaying warmth or affection“affectionate children”“a fond embrace”
- extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent“adoring grandparents”“deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain”
- (followed by of or to) having a strong preference or liking for“fond of chocolate”“partial to horror movies”
Where does fond come from?
From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with fond
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Questions about saying fond
How do you pronounce fond?
Say FOND. The American pronunciation is /fɑnd/. In British English it is /fɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fond?
Fond is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOND.
Is fond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɒnd/ (FOND).