How to pronounce lb
Say it like POWND. Lb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- POWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lb
American and British speakers say lb in essentially the same way: /paʊnd/ in the US and /paʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWND.
What does lb mean?
- leg bye
Where does lb come from?
(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lb.
Words that sound like lb
Questions about saying lb
How do you pronounce lb?
Say POWND. The American pronunciation is /paʊnd/. In British English it is /paʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lb?
Lb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POWND.
Do Americans and Brits say lb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paʊnd/ and the British form is /paʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lb?
Lb sounds the same as pound in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.