How to Pronounce Expounding

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

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Letters

EXP-ound-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “expounding”

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

What does expounding mean?

verb

  1. To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length
  2. To make a statement, especially at length.

    “He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is expounded.

Synonyms

spell out

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Words that rhyme with expounding

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astoundingconfoundingpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfoundingrounding

Related words

construalexpositionarticulatingenunciatingexponenceexplicationexplanationexpatiation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "expounding"?▾

"Expounding" has 3 syllables: exp · ound · ing.

What does "expounding" mean?▾

Expounding: To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length

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