How to pronounce Eurobond
Say it like YOO-roh-bond. Eurobond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Eurobond. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- roh
- bond
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eurobond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bondGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Eurobond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOO-roh-bond.
What does Eurobond mean?
- An international bond denominated in a currency not native to the country where it is issued.
- Proposed government bonds to be issued in Euros jointly by the Eurozone states.
Questions about saying Eurobond
How do you pronounce Eurobond?
Say YOO-roh-bond. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuroʊˌbɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈjuːrəʊˌbɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eurobond?
Eurobond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · roh · bond.
Is Eurobond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈjuːrəʊˌbɒnd/ (YOO-roh-bond).