How to pronounce bounden
Say it like BOWN-dun. Bounden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounden 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bounden
American and British speakers say bounden in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊndən/ in the US and /ˈbaʊndən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-dun.
What does bounden mean?
- Now chiefly in "bounden duty": made obligatory; binding.
Where does bounden come from?
From bound + -en, the archaic past participle of bind.
Questions about saying bounden
How do you pronounce bounden?
Say BOWN-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊndən/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊndən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounden?
Bounden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say bounden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊndən/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊndən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.