How to Pronounce Sound

To pronounce "sound", say SOUND — one syllable, IPA /saʊnd/. 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

/saʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sound”

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

What does sound mean?

adjective

  1. Healthy.

    “He was safe and sound.”

  2. Complete, solid, or secure.

    “Fred assured me the floorboards were sound.”

adverb

  1. Soundly.

interjection

  1. Yes; used to show agreement or understanding, generally without much enthusiasm.

Words that rhyme with sound

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpoundbackground

Related words

healthystrongintelligentgooddependablesensiblelevelheadedsubstantial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sound"?▾

"Sound" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sound" is /saʊnd/.

What does "sound" mean?▾

Sound: Healthy.

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