How to pronounce pounders
Say it like POWN-derz. Pounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pounders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POWN-duz.
What does pounders mean?
- plural of pounder How to pronounce pounder
Questions about saying pounders
How do you pronounce pounders?
Say POWN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounders?
Pounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · derz.
Is pounders 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 /ˈpaʊndəz/ (POWN-duz).