To pronounce "abound", say AB-ound — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈbaʊnd/
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"abound" has 2 syllables: ab-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.
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"Abound" has 2 syllables: ab · ound.
The IPA transcription of "abound" is /əˈbaʊnd/.
Abound: To be full to overflowing.
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