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WillowbrookWord 75 of 100 · Food and drink
How to pronounce almond
/ˈɑːmənd/ British English
AH·mənd
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
AL·mond
✓ Say
AH·mənd
My tip
In British English, the l is silent.
In a sentence
Do you like almond milk?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: AH-mənd.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce almond?
In British English, almond is pronounced /ˈɑːmənd/. Say it like this: AH-mənd. In British English, the l is silent.
How many syllables are in almond?
When you say it, almond has 2 syllables: AH-mənd. The strong beat is the first one, AH.
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