How to Pronounce Almond

To pronounce "almond", say ALM-ond — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑmənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɑmənd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɒlmənd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “almond”

Break "almond" into 2 beats and lean on "ALM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with dromond, if that helps it stick.

What does almond mean?

noun

  1. A type of tree nut.
  2. A small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus dulcis, that produces predominantly sweet almonds.

adjective

  1. Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.

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Words that rhyme with almond

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dromond

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "almond"?▾

"Almond" has 2 syllables: alm · ond.

What is the IPA transcription of "almond"?▾

The IPA transcription of "almond" is /ˈɑmənd/.

What does "almond" mean?▾

Almond: A type of tree nut.

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