How to pronounce propounded
Say it like pruh-POWN-did. Propounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN).
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- pruh
- POWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propounded 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.
- POWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of propounded
American and British speakers say propounded in essentially the same way: /prəˈpaʊndɪd/ in the US and /prəˈpaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-POWN-did.
What does propounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of propound How to pronounce propound
Words that rhyme with propounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of propounded.
Questions about saying propounded
How do you pronounce propounded?
Say pruh-POWN-did. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈpaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propounded?
Propounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN). Broken into parts: pruh · POWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say propounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈpaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.