How many syllables in pounded?

There are 2 syllables in the word pounded.

See more 2-syllable nouns

How to pronounce pounded:

Definition of pounded:

pounded (noun):: 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 pounded:

barged

batter

beat

beat or knock seven bells out of

beat the living daylights out of

belabour

clobber

clumped

dragged

flogged

floundered

galumphed

hammer

hauled

lumbered

lumped

lurched

pelt

plodded

pummel

scuffed

scuffled

shambled

shuffled

slogged

Show 12 more

Antonyms for pounded:

failed

gave up

given up

lost

Other 2-syllable words like pounded

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like pounded does.

See all 2-syllable words

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word obsolesce?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

A syllable can be broken down into smaller units called phonemes, which are the distinct sounds of a language.

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.