How to pronounce "wound" in EnglishNoun
wuːnd
WOOND
Primary stress: WOOND
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “wound”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
WOOND
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "wound" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "wound" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wound" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "wound" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "wound is" sounds like "wound-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "wound" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“wound consciousness. By patiently and incrementally observing these entities for what they are, the Zapruders return us with renewed”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“wound than I would have anticipated.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“wound strings those also come in integer multiples is 0 winding number one”— StanfordWatch clip
“wound-healing, and increased metabolic responses in the liver.”— SciShowWatch clip
“wound let alone score a fatal political blow may not be as great as he'd hoped his credibility is undermined”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“wound in freezing temperatures workers are struggling to replace broken windows as quickly as possible glass is now scarce”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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wound consciousness. By patiently and incrementally observing these entities for what they are, the Zapruders return us with renewed
Hear it in context: “wound”
1,880 clipsThe English word “wound” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as wuːnd (phonetic respelling: WOOND). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (WOOND), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “wound” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1,880 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wound” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @6:36
“by strangers, folded into a larger framework of prolonged narrative and wound consciousness. By patiently and incrementally observing these entities for what they are, the Zapruders return us with renewed these entities for what they are, the Zapruders return us with renewed”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:37
“realized that this lady These simple comments were creating a much larger wound than I would have anticipated. I believe that the worst thing you could say to someone was outright hateful and obvious. You know, the kind of thing”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @23:24
“at the spectrum of the wound strings in other words the energy levels of the wound strings those also come in integer multiples is 0 winding number one winding number 2 winding number -1 winding number minus 2 but now it's W”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #4 · @3:28
“that code for proteins that are typically associated with growth, wound-healing, and increased metabolic responses in the liver. Even more fascinating, these are very similar to genes and proteins that are”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:08
“but there's growing confidence here that his ability to wound let alone score a fatal political blow may not be as great as he'd hoped his credibility is undermined may not be as great as he'd hoped his credibility is undermined”
Definition & Meaning: “wound”
- An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
- A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
- To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
- To hurt (a person's feelings).
Example Sentences (3)
- “The visitors were without Wayne Rooney after he suffered a head wound in training, which also keeps him out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.”
- “It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.”
- “wound consciousness. By patiently and incrementally observing these entities for what they are, the Zapruders return us with renewed”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “wound”
- Pronunciation:
- WOOND
- Syllables:
- WOOND
- Written Hyphenation:
- wound
- Primary stress:
- WOOND
- IPA:
- wuːnd
- Hear it in context
- wound
Synonyms: “wound”
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Words that Rhyme with “wound”
-undWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"wound" (⁄wuːnd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "wound" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about wound
How do you pronounce “wound”?
“wound” is pronounced ⁄wuːnd⁄ (WOOND). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “wound”?
The primary stress in “wound” is on “WOOND”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “wound” mean?
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
How can I hear “wound” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “wound”?
Single-syllable words like "wound" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wound" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.