How to pronounce bounds
Say it like BOWNDZ. Bounds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bounds
American and British speakers say bounds in essentially the same way: /baʊndz/ in the US and /baʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWNDZ.
What does bounds mean?
- the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bounds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bounds.
Questions about saying bounds
How do you pronounce bounds?
Say BOWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /baʊndz/. In British English it is /baʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounds?
Bounds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say bounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊndz/ and the British form is /baʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.