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