How to Pronounce "impounds"
word
ˌɪmˈpaʊndz
im-POWNDZ
ɪmpˈaʊndz
im-POWNDZ
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpaʊndz
British English
ɪmpˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-POWNDZ
UK
im-POWNDZ
Listen in Context
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.