How to pronounce impounding
Say it like im-POWN-ding. Impounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN).
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- im
- POWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impounding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impounding
American and British speakers say impounding in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-POWN-ding.
What does impounding mean?
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Words that rhyme with impounding
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Questions about saying impounding
How do you pronounce impounding?
Say im-POWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impounding?
Impounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN). Broken into parts: im · POWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say impounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.