How to pronounce lbs
Say it like POWNDZ. Lbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lbs
American and British speakers say lbs in essentially the same way: /paʊndz/ in the US and /paʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWNDZ.
What does lbs mean?
- plural of lb; pounds How to pronounce lb
Where does lbs come from?
From lb + -s as a naturalization in English irrespective of any New Latin morphology; for more, see Nos.
Words that rhyme with lbs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lbs.
Questions about saying lbs
How do you pronounce lbs?
Say POWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /paʊndz/. In British English it is /paʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lbs?
Lbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paʊndz/ and the British form is /paʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.