How to Pronounce Rounds

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɹaʊndz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rounds”

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

What does rounds mean?

noun

  1. A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
  2. A circular or repetitious route.

    “The guards have started their rounds; the prisoner should be caught soon.”

verb

  1. To shape something into a curve.

    “The carpenter rounded the edges of the table.”

  2. To become shaped into a curve.

verb

  1. To speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.
  2. To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper.

Synonyms

rumpcanonsurround

Antonyms

fillet

Words that rhyme with rounds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundsexpoundssoundsmoundsgownsfrownshoundssurroundsbackgroundsaboundsconfoundscrackdowns

Related words

orbicularrotundorbiculatediscoidaldisklikediscoidringlikeglobular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rounds"?▾

"Rounds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rounds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rounds" is /ˈɹaʊndz/.

What does "rounds" mean?▾

Rounds: A circular or spherical object or part of an object.

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