How to Pronounce Sounds

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/saʊndz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sounds”

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

What does sounds mean?

noun

  1. A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

    “He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound.”

  2. A vibration capable of causing such sensations.

verb

  1. To produce a sound.

    “When the horn sounds, take cover.”

  2. To convey an impression by one's sound.

    “He sounded good when we last spoke.”

noun

  1. A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.

    “Puget Sound; Owen Sound”

  2. The air bladder of a fish.

    “Cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.”

Synonyms

echoreechoresonate

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Words that rhyme with sounds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundsexpoundsmoundsgownsfrownshoundssurroundsbackgroundsaboundsconfoundscrackdownsrounds

Related words

healthystrongintelligentgooddependablesensiblelevelheadedsubstantial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sounds"?▾

"Sounds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sounds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sounds" is /saʊndz/.

What does "sounds" mean?▾

Sounds: A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

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