How to Pronounce Impounding

To pronounce "impounding", say IMP-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

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Letters

IMP-ound-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “impounding”

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

What does impounding 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)

noun

  1. An act of impoundment.

Words that rhyme with impounding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundingconfoundingpoundingexpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfounding

Related words

impoundmentinternmentpoundageconfiscationforfeituredetentionseizurecapture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impounding"?▾

"Impounding" has 3 syllables: imp · ound · ing.

What does "impounding" mean?▾

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

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