How to pronounce pounds
Say it like POWNDZ. Pounds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pounds
American and British speakers say pounds in essentially the same way: /paʊndz/ in the US and /paʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWNDZ.
What does pounds mean?
- plural of pound How to pronounce pound
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pound How to pronounce pound
Words that rhyme with pounds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pounds.
Questions about saying pounds
How do you pronounce pounds?
Say POWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /paʊndz/. In British English it is /paʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounds?
Pounds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paʊndz/ and the British form is /paʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.