How to pronounce powerbuilding
Say it like POUR-bil-ding. Powerbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POUR).
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- POUR
- bil
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerbuilding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of powerbuilding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POUR-bil-ding.
What does powerbuilding mean?
- A workout program combining powerlifting and bodybuilding lifts and volumes.
Where does powerbuilding come from?
Blend of powerlifting + bodybuilding.
Questions about saying powerbuilding
How do you pronounce powerbuilding?
Say POUR-bil-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊrˌbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerbuilding?
Powerbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POUR). Broken into parts: POUR · bil · ding.
Is powerbuilding 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 /ˈpaʊəˌbɪldɪŋ/ (POUR-bil-ding).