How to Pronounce Impounded

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

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Syllables

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Letters

IMP-ound-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “impounded”

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

What does impounded mean?

verb

  1. To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound

    “His car got impounded after he'd parked illegally.”

  2. To hold back (for example water by a dam)

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Words that rhyme with impounded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundedconfoundedunboundedgroundedexpoundedunfoundedfoundedroundedcompoundedboundedpoundedhounded

Related words

confiscatesequesterseizeattacharrestedcapturedclosedconfiscated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impounded"?▾

"Impounded" has 3 syllables: imp · ound · ed.

What does "impounded" mean?▾

Impounded: To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound

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