How to pronounce impoundment
Say it like im-POWND-munt. Impoundment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND).
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- im
- POWND
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impoundment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impoundment
American and British speakers say impoundment in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-POWND-munt.
What does impoundment mean?
- A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir.
- The act of impounding.
- The state of being impounded.
Where does impoundment come from?
From impound + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying impoundment
How do you pronounce impoundment?
Say im-POWND-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impoundment?
Impoundment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWND). Broken into parts: im · POWND · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say impoundment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpaʊndmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.