How to pronounce bind
Say it like BYND. Bind is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/baɪnd/BYND
UK British/baɪnd/BYND
- BYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bind
American and British speakers say bind in essentially the same way: /baɪnd/ in the US and /baɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYND.
What does bind mean?
verb
- stick to firmly“Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?”
- create social or emotional ties“The grandparents want to bond with the child”
- make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope“The Chinese would bind the feet of their women”
- something that hinders as if with bonds
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bind.
Questions about saying bind
How do you pronounce bind?
Say BYND. The American pronunciation is /baɪnd/. In British English it is /baɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bind?
Bind is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BYND.
Do Americans and Brits say bind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪnd/ and the British form is /baɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.