How to pronounce bindweed
Say it like BYNE-dweed. Bindweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbaɪndwid/BYNE-dweed
UK British/ˈbaɪndwid/BYNE-dweed
- BYNE
- dweed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bindweed 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.
- dweedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bindweed
American and British speakers say bindweed in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪndwid/ in the US and /ˈbaɪndwid/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYNE-dweed.
What does bindweed mean?
noun
- true bindweed (Convolvulus).
- false bindweed (Calystegia).
- slender bindweed (Polymeria calycina).
Where does bindweed come from?
From bind + weed.
Questions about saying bindweed
How do you pronounce bindweed?
Say BYNE-dweed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪndwid/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪndwid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bindweed?
Bindweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE). Broken into parts: BYNE · dweed.
Do Americans and Brits say bindweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪndwid/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪndwid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.