How to pronounce binding
Say it like BYNE-ding. Binding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE).
- BYNE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of binding
American and British speakers say binding in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYNE-ding.
What does binding mean?
- Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.“This contract is a legally binding agreement.”
- Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.“Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.”
- An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
- The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
- A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
- present participle and gerund of bind How to pronounce bind
Where does binding come from?
From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bounden
- obligatory
- dressing
- bandaging
- ski binding
Words that rhyme with binding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of binding.
Questions about saying binding
How do you pronounce binding?
Say BYNE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binding?
Binding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE). Broken into parts: BYNE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say binding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.