How to pronounce hundreds
Say it like HUHN-drudz. Hundreds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- drudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hundreds 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.
- drudzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hundreds
American and British speakers say hundreds in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌndrədz/ in the US and /ˈhʌndrədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-drudz.
What does hundreds mean?
- plural of hundred How to pronounce hundred“The infected number in the hundreds”
Questions about saying hundreds
How do you pronounce hundreds?
Say HUHN-drudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌndrədz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌndrədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hundreds?
Hundreds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · drudz.
Do Americans and Brits say hundreds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌndrədz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌndrədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.