How to Pronounce "pound away"
expression
ˈpaʊnd/ /əˈweɪ
POWND-uh-WAY
pˈaʊnd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
POWND-uh-WAY
Definition
To hit something repeatedly and forcefully, or to work very hard for a long time on a difficult task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊnd/ /əˈweɪ
British English
pˈaʊnd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWND-uh-WAY
UK
POWND-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
He pounded away at the door until someone opened it.
She pounded away on the piano for hours.
They pounded away at the rock to break it.
I spent all night pounding away at my essay to finish it on time.