How to pronounce redound
Say it like rih-DOWND. Redound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOWND).
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- rih
- DOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of redound
American and British speakers say redound in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdaʊnd/ in the US and /rɪˈdaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DOWND.
What does redound mean?
- To contribute to an advantage or disadvantage for someone or something.
- To contribute to the honor, shame etc. of a person or organization.
- To reverberate, to echo.
- A coming back, as an effect or consequence; a return.
Where does redound come from?
From Anglo-Norman redunder, Middle French redonder, and their source, Latin redundō, from red- + undō (“surge”), from unda (“a wave”).
Words that rhyme with redound
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Questions about saying redound
How do you pronounce redound?
Say rih-DOWND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdaʊnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈdaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redound?
Redound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOWND). Broken into parts: rih · DOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say redound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdaʊnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈdaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.