How to Pronounce "lbs"
word
ˈpaʊndz
POWNDZ
paʊndz
POWNDZ
Definition
'lbs' is the written abbreviation for 'pounds', a unit of weight used primarily in the United States and some other countries. One pound (lb) is equal to about 0.45 kilograms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊndz
British English
paʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWNDZ
UK
POWNDZ
Listen in Context
The box weighs 20 lbs.
She lost 15 lbs in two months.
This dumbbell is 10 lbs.
Can you lift 50 lbs by yourself?