How to Pronounce Compounding

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

COMP-ound-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “compounding”

"compounding" has 3 syllables: comp-ound-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does compounding 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.

noun

  1. An accumulation of compound interest.

    “the number of compoundings per year”

Synonyms

settleaugmentincreaseagreeformmake upassembleblend

Words that rhyme with compounding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundingconfoundingpoundingexpoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfoundingrounding

Related words

combinationcombiningcumulativecompositionaccumulationcompositereadinessprepare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compounding"?▾

"Compounding" has 3 syllables: comp · ound · ing.

What does "compounding" mean?▾

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

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