How to Pronounce Hundred

To pronounce "hundred", say HUNDR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌndɚd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌndɚd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hundred”

"hundred" has 2 syllables: hundr-ed. It rhymes with wondered and plundered, if that helps it stick.

What does hundred mean?

noun

  1. A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).
  2. An administrative subdivision of southern English counties formerly reckoned as comprising 100 hides (households or families) and notionally equal to 12,000 acres.

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

    “a hundred, one hundred”

  2. (24-hour clock) The pronunciation of “00” for the two digits denoting the minutes.

Synonyms

Franklinc-noteyardbaronycommoteraperidingwapentakeone hundred

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Words that rhyme with hundred

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wonderedplunderedblunderedthunderedsundered

Related words

centredccenturycardinaldimepennycent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hundred"?▾

"Hundred" has 2 syllables: hundr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hundred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hundred" is /ˈhʌndɚd/.

What does "hundred" mean?▾

Hundred: A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).

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