How to Pronounce "sound"

word

/ˈsaʊnd/

sownd

/sˈaʊnd/

sownd

Definition

A 'sound' is something that you can hear, like music or noise. As a verb, 'sound' also means to seem or appear in a certain way, especially when describing what someone heard or thinks.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsaʊnd/

British English

/sˈaʊnd/

Simplified Pronunciation

sownd

Listen in Context

I heard a strange sound last night.

Can you make that sound again?

You sound happy today.

That plan doesn't sound like a good idea.