How to pronounce pounder
Say it like POWN-der. Pounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pounder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POWN-duh.
What does pounder mean?
- A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
- One who pounds.
- A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.“The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle.”
- Something that weighs a specified number of pounds.“The Quarter Pounder with Cheese”
- Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.“The striker they bought from United was a million-pounder.”
Where does pounder come from?
From pound (“verb”) + -er (“agent suffix”).
Words that rhyme with pounder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pounder.
Questions about saying pounder
How do you pronounce pounder?
Say POWN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounder?
Pounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · der.
Is pounder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaʊndə/ (POWN-duh).