How to pronounce pounded
Say it like POWN-did. Pounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pounded
American and British speakers say pounded in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ˈpaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWN-did.
What does pounded mean?
- simple past and past participle of pound How to pronounce pound
- Having undergone pounding.
- Inebriated.
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Words that rhyme with pounded
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Questions about saying pounded
How do you pronounce pounded?
Say POWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounded?
Pounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say pounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.