How to Pronounce Pounded

To pronounce "pounded", say POUND-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

POUND-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “pounded”

"pounded" has 2 syllables: pound-ed. It rhymes with astounded and confounded, if that helps it stick.

What does pounded mean?

verb

  1. To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

verb

  1. To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
  2. To crush to pieces; to pulverize.

adjective

  1. Having undergone pounding.
  2. Inebriated.

Synonyms

pulveratetriturateboltchugdowndrillget up innailbanged

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Words that rhyme with pounded

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astoundedconfoundedunboundedgroundedexpoundedunfoundedfoundedroundedcompoundedboundedhoundedsurrounded

Related words

lbramlumberpuntquidhammerpokehammering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pounded"?▾

"Pounded" has 2 syllables: pound · ed.

What does "pounded" mean?▾

Pounded: To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

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