Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

impoundment

/ˌɪmpˈaʊndmənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: im-pound-ment
IPA: /ˌɪmpˈaʊndmənt/

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of impounding.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The state of being impounded.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree English impound Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English impoundment From impound + -ment.

Usage

Inflected Forms

impoundments (plural)

Synonyms

impounding internment poundage

Questions

How do you pronounce impoundment?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪmpˈaʊndmənt/.
What does impoundment mean?: A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir.
Where does impoundment come from?: Etymology tree English impound Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English impoundment From impound + -ment.

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