How to pronounce hounding
Say it like HOWN-ding. Hounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN).
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- HOWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hounding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hounding
American and British speakers say hounding in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWN-ding.
What does hounding mean?
- present participle and gerund of hound How to pronounce hound
- Pursuit, especially when persistent or relentless.
- The part of a mast below the hounds and above the deck.
Where does hounding come from?
From hound + -ing.
Words that rhyme with hounding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hounding.
Questions about saying hounding
How do you pronounce hounding?
Say HOWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hounding?
Hounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN). Broken into parts: HOWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say hounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.