How to Pronounce Compounded

To pronounce "compounded", say COMP-ound-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

COMP-ound-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “compounded”

"compounded" has 3 syllables: comp-ound-ed. It rhymes with astounded and confounded, if that helps it stick.

What does compounded mean?

verb

  1. To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

    “to compound a medicine”

  2. To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

Synonyms

settleaugmentincreaseagreeformmake upassembleblend

Words that rhyme with compounded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundedconfoundedunboundedgroundedexpoundedunfoundedfoundedroundedboundedpoundedhoundedsurrounded

Related words

combinedaccentuatedaccumulatedaddaddedaggravatedamplifiedaugmented

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compounded"?▾

"Compounded" has 3 syllables: comp · ound · ed.

What does "compounded" mean?▾

Compounded: To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

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