How to Pronounce "lb"
word
ˈpaʊnd
POWND
paʊnd
POWND
Definition
'lb' is an abbreviation for 'pound,' a unit of weight mostly used in the United States and some other countries. One pound equals about 0.45 kilograms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊnd
British English
paʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWND
UK
POWND
Listen in Context
This box weighs 10 lb.
The recipe calls for 1 lb of flour.
Please buy two lb of apples.
Steak is usually sold by the lb in American supermarkets.