How to Pronounce "ponderous"
word
ˈpɑndɝəs
PAHN-der-uss
pˈɒndəɹəs
PON-duh-russ
Definition
Something that is ponderous is very heavy, moves slowly, or is dull and boring due to being overly serious or lengthy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑndɝəs
British English
pˈɒndəɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHN-der-uss
UK
PON-duh-russ
Listen in Context
The old elephant was slow and ponderous.
The book was too ponderous for children to enjoy.
His speech was long and ponderous.
The movie’s ponderous pacing made it hard to stay awake.