How to pronounce earthbound
Say it like URTH-bownd. Earthbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɝθˌbaʊnd/URTH-bownd
UK British/ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd/URTH-bownd
- URTH
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of earthbound
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-bownd.
What does earthbound mean?
adjective
- Confined to the Earth; unable to leave Earth, either physically or spiritually.
- Heading towards the planet Earth.
- Unimaginative or mundane.
Where does earthbound come from?
From earth + -bound.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pedestrian
- prosaic
- prosy
Questions about saying earthbound
How do you pronounce earthbound?
Say URTH-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthbound?
Earthbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · bownd.
Is earthbound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd/ (URTH-bownd).