How to pronounce hellbound
Say it like HEL-bownd. Hellbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hellbound
American and British speakers say hellbound in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-bownd.
What does hellbound mean?
- Bound for Hell; damned.
Where does hellbound come from?
From hell + -bound.
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Questions about saying hellbound
How do you pronounce hellbound?
Say HEL-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellbound?
Hellbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say hellbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.