How to pronounce propound
Say it like pruh-POWND. Propound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND).
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- pruh
- POWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of propound
American and British speakers say propound in essentially the same way: /prəˈpaʊnd/ in the US and /prəˈpaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-POWND.
What does propound mean?
- To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.“Today I'll expound at length the theory that I propounded last year.”
Where does propound come from?
From the Middle English proponen (“to put forward”), from Latin prōpōnere (“to put forward”), from prō- (“before”) + pōnere (“to put”).
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Words that rhyme with propound
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Questions about saying propound
How do you pronounce propound?
Say pruh-POWND. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpaʊnd/. In British English it is /prəˈpaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propound?
Propound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND). Broken into parts: pruh · POWND.
Do Americans and Brits say propound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpaʊnd/ and the British form is /prəˈpaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.