Learn How to Pronounce fund
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
fund
Definition:
(nou) a reserve of money set aside for some purpose (nou) a supply of something available for future use (nou) a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
Phonetic Transcription:
fʌnd
Examples:
The game's proceeds benefit the pension fund of the players.
The cocaine trade helped fund the covert operations.
He exercised a check on extravagance, and helped to abolish the sinking fund.
Learn more about:fund
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: fund
Learn Individual Sounds
Break fund down into individual sounds such as fʌnd. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say fund in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say fund in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with fund.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of fund pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fund" with a long vowel sound, like "fund" /faʊnd/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound /ʌ/ to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Many people stress the "d" in "fund" too much, saying "fundd" /fʌnd/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and quick, maintaining a smooth flow in the word.
- Ignoring the nasal "n": Some may pronounce "fund" as "fuhnd" /fʌnd/. This omits the nasal "n" sound. Tip: Ensure you engage the nasal cavity when saying "n" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with "fond": Learners often mix up "fund" with "fond" /fɒnd/. The vowel sounds are different. Tip: Remember that "fund" has the short "u" /ʌ/, while "fond" has the short "o" /ɒ/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fun-d" instead of "fund" /fʌnd/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always stress the first and only syllable in "fund."