How to pronounce hundred
Say it like HUHN-drud. Hundred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- drud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hundred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- drudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hundred
American and British speakers say hundred in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌndrəd/ in the US and /ˈhʌndrəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-drud.
What does hundred mean?
- ten 10s
- being ten more than ninety
Where does hundred come from?
From Middle English hundred, from Old English hundred, from Proto-Germanic *hundaradą, from *hundą (from Proto-Indo-European *ḱm̥tóm) + *radą (“count”), a neuter variant of *radō (“row, line, series”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hundred
How do you pronounce hundred?
Say HUHN-drud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌndrəd/. In British English it is /ˈhʌndrəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hundred?
Hundred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · drud.
Do Americans and Brits say hundred the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌndrəd/ and the British form is /ˈhʌndrəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.