Como Pronunciar "impounds"

word

ˌɪmˈpaʊndz

im-POWNDZ

ɪmpˈaʊndz

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Definição

To officially take and keep something, usually by law or authority, such as a vehicle or animal, because of a rule violation. Commonly used when the police seize cars or when stray animals are taken to a shelter.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌɪmˈpaʊndz

Inglês Britânico

ɪmpˈaʊndz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

im-POWNDZ

Ouça em Contexto

The city often impounds cars parked illegally.

The animal shelter impounds lost dogs found on the streets.

If you don’t pay the fee, the government impounds your vehicle.

My car got impounded because I parked in a no-parking zone.