How to Pronounce Powders

To pronounce "powders", say POWD-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaʊ.dɚz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpaʊ.dɚz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “powders”

"powders" has 2 syllables: powd-ers. It rhymes with souders, if that helps it stick.

What does powders mean?

noun

  1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  2. A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

verb

  1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

    “to powder one's hair”

noun

  1. A very pale blue colour.

Synonyms

comminutegrindpoundpulverizetriturate

Words that rhyme with powders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

souders

Related words

pulverizepowderizegunpowderdustsmealstalcsfloursashes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "powders"?▾

"Powders" has 2 syllables: powd · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "powders"?▾

The IPA transcription of "powders" is /ˈpaʊ.dɚz/.

What does "powders" mean?▾

Powders: The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

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