How to pronounce impounded
Say it like im-POWN-did. Impounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN).
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- im
- POWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impounded 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.
- POWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impounded
American and British speakers say impounded in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-POWN-did.
What does impounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of impound How to pronounce impound
Words that rhyme with impounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impounded.
Questions about saying impounded
How do you pronounce impounded?
Say im-POWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impounded?
Impounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN). Broken into parts: im · POWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say impounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.