How to pronounce poundings
Say it like POWN-dingz. Poundings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- dingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poundings 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.
- dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poundings
American and British speakers say poundings in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWN-dingz.
What does poundings mean?
- plural of pounding How to pronounce pounding
Words that rhyme with poundings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poundings.
Questions about saying poundings
How do you pronounce poundings?
Say POWN-dingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poundings?
Poundings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · dingz.
Do Americans and Brits say poundings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊndɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.