How to Pronounce Hounds

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/haʊndz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hounds”

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

What does hounds mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To persistently harass.

    “He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.”

  2. To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

noun

  1. (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
  2. A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

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Words that rhyme with hounds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundsexpoundssoundsmoundssurroundsbackgroundsaboundsconfoundsroundspoundsreboundscompounds

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hounds"?▾

"Hounds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hounds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hounds" is /haʊndz/.

What does "hounds" mean?▾

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

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