How to pronounce eastbound
Say it like EEST-bownd. Eastbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEST).
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- EEST
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eastbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of eastbound
American and British speakers say eastbound in essentially the same way: /ˈistˌbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈiːstˌbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEST-bownd.
What does eastbound mean?
- Moving or heading towards the east.“The eastbound train is late again!”
- Toward the east.“He drove eastbound on the George Washington Bridge.”
Where does eastbound come from?
From east + -bound.
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Questions about saying eastbound
How do you pronounce eastbound?
Say EEST-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈistˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈiːstˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eastbound?
Eastbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEST). Broken into parts: EEST · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say eastbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈistˌbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈiːstˌbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.