How to Pronounce Gerund

To pronounce "gerund", say GER-und — 2 syllables, IPA /-ʌnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/-ʌnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gerund”

"gerund" has 2 syllables: ger-und. It rhymes with errand, if that helps it stick.

What does gerund mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
  2. (grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

Words that rhyme with gerund

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

errand

Related words

gerundivegerund-participlegerund-grindinggiggingg-formgentilizinggramemegerrie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gerund"?▾

"Gerund" has 2 syllables: ger · und.

What is the IPA transcription of "gerund"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gerund" is /-ʌnd/.

What does "gerund" mean?▾

Gerund: (grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)

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