How to Pronounce "astound"
word
əˈstaʊnd
uh-STOWND
ɐstˈaʊnd
uh-STOWND
Definition
To surprise or shock someone very much; to make someone feel great amazement.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈstaʊnd
British English
ɐstˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-STOWND
UK
uh-STOWND
Listen in Context
The magician's trick astounded everyone in the room.
The results of the experiment astounded the scientists.
Her courage in the fire astounded the community.
You wouldn't believe how much his progress has astounded his teachers.