How to Pronounce Ponder

To pronounce "ponder", say POND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ponder”

"ponder" has 2 syllables: pond-er. It rhymes with squander and condor, if that helps it stick.

What does ponder mean?

noun

  1. A period of deep thought.

    “I lit my pipe and had a ponder about it, but reached no definite conclusion.”

verb

  1. To wonder, think of deeply
  2. To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, mull over

    “I have spent days pondering the meaning of life.”

Synonyms

chew overmull over

Words that rhyme with ponder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squandercondorlaunderyonderbondertransponderblonderresponderdonderalexandrebronder

Related words

mullmeditatecontemplatespeculatemusereflectruminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ponder"?▾

"Ponder" has 2 syllables: pond · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ponder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ponder" is /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/.

What does "ponder" mean?▾

Ponder: A period of deep thought.

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