How to pronounce sonde
Say it like SOND. Sonde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sonde
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOND.
What does sonde mean?
- Probe; sound.
- Any of various devices for testing physical conditions, often for remote or underwater locations.
Where does sonde come from?
Borrowed from French sonde.
Words that rhyme with sonde
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sonde.
Questions about saying sonde
How do you pronounce sonde?
Say SOND. The American pronunciation is /sɑnd/. In British English it is /sɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonde?
Sonde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOND.
Is sonde pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɒnd/ (SOND).