How to pronounce hounded
Say it like HOWN-did. Hounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN).
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- HOWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hounded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWNSay 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 hounded
American and British speakers say hounded in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ˈhaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWN-did.
What does hounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of hound How to pronounce hound
Words that rhyme with hounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hounded.
Questions about saying hounded
How do you pronounce hounded?
Say HOWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hounded?
Hounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN). Broken into parts: HOWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say hounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.