How to Pronounce Wound

To pronounce "wound", say WOUND — one syllable, IPA /wuːnd/. 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

/wuːnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wound”

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

What does wound mean?

noun

  1. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
  2. A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

    “It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.”

verb

  1. To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

    “The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.”

  2. To hurt (a person's feelings).

    “The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.”

Synonyms

injurylesioninsultslightslur

Words that rhyme with wound

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

lesioncoiledinjuryinjurehurtoffendspitebruise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wound"?▾

"Wound" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wound" is /wuːnd/.

What does "wound" mean?▾

Wound: An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

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