How to pronounce "pound"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "pound"

Learn how to break down "pound" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/paʊnd/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P AW1 N D
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "pound"

Pronunciation: /paʊnd/

Noun

  • A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
    Synonyms: lb
  • A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
    Synonyms: lb t
  • The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)
    Synonyms: hash, sharp
  • The unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence.
    Synonyms: GBP, nicker, pound sterling, quid, £
  • Any of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel.
    Synonyms: punt
  • Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.
    Example: "the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound"
  • Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific.
Pronunciation: /paʊnd/

Noun

  • A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.
  • A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.
  • A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.
    Synonyms: reach
  • A kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward.

Verb

  • To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
Pronunciation: /paʊnd/

Noun

  • A hard blow.
    Synonyms: pounding

Verb

  • To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
  • To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
  • To eat or drink very quickly.
    Example: "You really pounded that beer!"
  • To pitch consistently to a certain location.
    Example: "The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."
  • (of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.
    Example: "As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."
  • To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
    Example: "I was pounding her all night!"
  • To advance heavily with measured steps.
  • To make a jarring noise, as when running.
    Example: "The engine pounds."
  • To wager a pound on.

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