How to pronounce impound
Say it like im-POWND. Impound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND).
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- im
- POWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of impound
American and British speakers say impound in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-POWND.
What does impound mean?
- To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.“His car was impounded after he parked it illegally.”
- To hold back.“water impounded by a dam”
- To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.“to impound stray cattle”
- A place in which impounded things are stored.
- The state of being impounded.
- That which has been impounded.
Where does impound come from?
From im- + pound.
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Words that rhyme with impound
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Questions about saying impound
How do you pronounce impound?
Say im-POWND. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impound?
Impound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND). Broken into parts: im · POWND.
Do Americans and Brits say impound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.