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