How to Pronounce Ponderous

To pronounce "ponderous", say POND-er-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ponderous”

"ponderous" has 3 syllables: pond-er-ous.

What does ponderous mean?

adjective

  1. Heavy, massive, weighty.
  2. (by extension) Serious, onerous, oppressive.

Synonyms

heavymassiveoppressiveserious

Related words

heavylumberingheavy-footeduninterestingweightyheftyheavyweightburdensome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ponderous"?▾

"Ponderous" has 3 syllables: pond · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "ponderous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ponderous" is /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/.

What does "ponderous" mean?▾

Ponderous: Heavy, massive, weighty.

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