How to Pronounce Funds

To pronounce "funds", say FUNDS — one syllable, IPA /fʌndz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/fʌndz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “funds”

"funds" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with refunds and bunds, if that helps it stick.

What does funds mean?

noun

  1. A sum or source of money.

    “a fund for the maintenance of underprivileged students”

  2. An organization managing such money.

verb

  1. To pay for.

    “He used his inheritance to fund his gambling addiction.”

  2. To place (money) in a fund.

Words that rhyme with funds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refundsbunds

Related words

financesfinancialfund-raisingproceedscashmoneysassets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funds"?▾

"Funds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "funds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "funds" is /fʌndz/.

What does "funds" mean?▾

Funds: A sum or source of money.

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