How to Pronounce Wounds

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

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/wuːndz/

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What does wounds 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

Related words

lesioncoiledinjuryinjurehurtoffendspiteaffects

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wounds"?▾

"Wounds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wounds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wounds" is /wuːndz/.

What does "wounds" mean?▾

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

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