How to Pronounce Pond

To pronounce "pond", say POND — one syllable, IPA /pɒnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pɒnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pond”

"pond" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

What does pond mean?

noun

  1. An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.
  2. An inland body of standing water of any size that is fed by springs rather than by a river.

verb

  1. To block the flow of water so that it can escape only through evaporation or seepage; to dam.
  2. To make into a pond; to collect, as water, in a pond by damming.

Words that rhyme with pond

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fondabscondbeyondresponddonnedfrondmaundspawnedblondecorrespondwandmonde

Related words

poolmerecatchmentdrainagewatershedlakelagoonwetland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pond"?▾

"Pond" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pond"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pond" is /pɒnd/.

What does "pond" mean?▾

Pond: An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

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