How to Pronounce "hounded"
word
ˈhaʊndɪd
HOWN-did
hˈaʊndɪd
HOWN-did
Definition
To be harassed, chased, or bothered persistently, often by people or the media. It originally refers to being followed by hunting dogs, but is mostly used metaphorically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊndɪd
British English
hˈaʊndɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWN-did
UK
HOWN-did
Listen in Context
The actress was hounded by photographers outside the hotel.
He felt hounded by his classmates after making a mistake.
The politician was hounded out of office by constant criticism.
After the scandal, reporters hounded him day and night for a statement.