How to pronounce boundaries
Say it like BOWN-duh-reez. Boundaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- duh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boundaries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boundaries
American and British speakers say boundaries in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊndəriz/ in the US and /ˈbaʊndəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-duh-reez.
What does boundaries mean?
- plural of boundary How to pronounce boundary
Questions about saying boundaries
How do you pronounce boundaries?
Say BOWN-duh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊndəriz/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊndəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boundaries?
Boundaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · duh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say boundaries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊndəriz/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊndəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.