How to Pronounce Hound

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/haʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hound”

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

What does hound mean?

noun

  1. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
  2. Any canine animal.

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Words that rhyme with hound

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profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

huntheelblackguardboundertracedogcadmutt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hound"?▾

"Hound" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hound" is /haʊnd/.

What does "hound" mean?▾

Hound: A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

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