How to Pronounce Pounding

To pronounce "pounding", say POUND-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pounding”

"pounding" has 2 syllables: pound-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does pounding mean?

verb

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

verb

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

noun

An act in which something or someone is pounded

Synonyms

pulverate triturate bolt chug down drill get up in nail

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Words that rhyme with pounding

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astounding confounding expounding compounding resounding abounding hounding grounding surrounding sounding founding rounding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pounding"?▾

"Pounding" has 2 syllables: pound · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pounding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pounding" is /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/.

What does "pounding" mean?▾

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

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