To pronounce "around", say AR-ound — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈɹaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈɹaʊnd/
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"around" has 2 syllables: ar-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Is Clare around today?”
“"How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing." "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now."”
adverb
“High above, vultures circled around.”
“Everybody please gather around.”
preposition
“I planted a row of lilies around the statue.”
“There has been a lot of controversy around the handling of personal information.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Around" has 2 syllables: ar · ound.
The IPA transcription of "around" is /əˈɹaʊnd/.
Around: (with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
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