How to pronounce pounding
Say it like POWN-ding. Pounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pounding
American and British speakers say pounding in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWN-ding.
What does pounding mean?
- repeated heavy blows
- an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)“he felt a throbbing in his head”
- the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)“the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard”“the pounding of feet on the hallway”
Words that rhyme with pounding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pounding.
Questions about saying pounding
How do you pronounce pounding?
Say POWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounding?
Pounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say pounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.