How to pronounce rounded
Say it like ROWN-dud. Rounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
- ROWN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rounded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rounded
American and British speakers say rounded in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊndəd/ in the US and /ˈraʊndəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWN-dud.
What does rounded mean?
- curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged“low rounded hills”“rounded shoulders”
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Words that rhyme with rounded
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Questions about saying rounded
How do you pronounce rounded?
Say ROWN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndəd/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rounded?
Rounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say rounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊndəd/ and the British form is /ˈraʊndəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.