How to pronounce almond
almond
/ˈɑːmənd/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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The l is silent here.
Almond, sound by sound
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce almond?
Almond is pronounced /ˈɑːmənd/ in American English.
How many syllables are in almond?
Almond has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in almond?
The first syllable: /ˈɑːmənd/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in almond?
The l is silent here.