pound

noun

How many syllables in pound?

There is 1 syllable in the word pound.

See more 1-syllable nouns

Divide pound into syllables:

pound

How to pronounce pound:

Definition of pound:

pound (noun):: 16 ounces avoirdupois.; any of various units of mass and weight; a unit now in general use among english-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram see weights and measures table

Synonyms for pound:

avoirdupois unit

british pound

british pound sterling

cypriot pound

dog pound

egyptian pound

ezra loomis pound

ezra pound

hammer

hammering

irish pound

irish punt

lbf.

lebanese pound

ounce

oz.

pound sign

pound sterling

pounding

punt

quarter

quid

stone

sudanese pound

Show 1 more

Antonyms for pound:

be immune

be still

check

compliment

curb

decrease

defend

destroy

discourage

dissuade

fail

give up

halt

help

leave in peace

lose

miss

neglect

not touch

pass up

pat

praise

protect

pull

repress

Show 11 more

Other 1-syllable words like pound

Here are some other common words that have 1 syllable, like pound does.

See all 1-syllable words

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word net?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

Syllable deletion is a common phonological process in language development, where young children simplify words by omitting syllables.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Learn more syllable fun facts

Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.