The spelling of the word "more pounded" can be explained using its IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /mɔːr ˈpaʊndɪd/. The symbol /ɔː/ represents the "aw" sound as in "saw". The letter combination "ou" is pronounced as /aʊ/, which represents the "ow" sound as in "how". The final sound /d/ is a dental consonant pronounced by placing the tip of the tongue against the upper teeth. The spelling of this word follows standard English orthography rules.