How to pronounce newfound
Say it like NOO-fownd. Newfound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce newfound. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- fownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newfound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of newfound
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-fownd.
What does newfound mean?
- Recently found; newly discovered.
Where does newfound come from?
From Middle English newe founde, equivalent to new + found.
Questions about saying newfound
How do you pronounce newfound?
Say NOO-fownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌfaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːfaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newfound?
Newfound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · fownd.
Is newfound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːfaʊnd/ (NYOO-fownd).