How to Pronounce "hound"
word
/ˈhaʊnd/
hownd
/hˈaʊnd/
hownd
Definition
A hound is a type of dog that is often used for hunting because of its keen sense of smell. As a verb, 'hound' means to chase or bother someone persistently.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaʊnd/
British English
/hˈaʊnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hownd
UK
hownd
Listen in Context
The hound followed the scent through the forest.
My neighbor owns a big hound.
Reporters hounded the actor everywhere he went.
Stop hounding me about the dishes, I'll do them!