How to pronounce roundup
Say it like ROWN-duhp. Roundup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- duhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundup 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.
- duhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of roundup
American and British speakers say roundup in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/ in the US and /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWN-duhp.
What does roundup mean?
- An activity in which cattle are herded together in order to be inspected, counted, branded or shipped.
- The similar police activity of gathering together suspects.
- The forcible gathering together of any particular group of people.
Where does roundup come from?
Deverbal from round up.
Questions about saying roundup
How do you pronounce roundup?
Say ROWN-duhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/. In British English it is /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundup?
Roundup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · duhp.
Do Americans and Brits say roundup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/ and the British form is /ˈraʊnˌdʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.