How to pronounce "hound"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "hound"

Learn how to break down "hound" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/haʊnd/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH AW1 N D
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "hound"

Pronunciation: /haʊnd/

Noun

  • A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
  • Any canine animal.
  • (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
  • (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
  • A despicable person.
  • A houndfish.
Pronunciation: /haʊnd/

Verb

  • To persistently harass.
    Example: "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."
  • To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
Pronunciation: /haʊnd/

Noun

  • (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
  • A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

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