How to Pronounce Pound

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/paʊnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pound”

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

Sounds exactly like: lb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pound mean?

noun

  1. A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
  2. A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.

Synonyms

GBPnickerpound sterlingquid£hashsharplb

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Words that rhyme with pound

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profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundbackground

Related words

lbramlumberpuntquidhammerpokehammering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pound"?▾

"Pound" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pound" is /paʊnd/.

What does "pound" mean?▾

Pound: A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.

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