How to pronounce hidebound
Say it like HYDE-bownd. Hidebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYDE).
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- HYDE
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hidebound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hidebound
American and British speakers say hidebound in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdˌbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYDE-bownd.
What does hidebound mean?
- Bound with the hide of an animal.
- Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; emaciated.
- Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth.
Where does hidebound come from?
From hide (“animal skin”, noun) + bound (“tied”, adjective).
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Questions about saying hidebound
How do you pronounce hidebound?
Say HYDE-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hidebound?
Hidebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYDE). Broken into parts: HYDE · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say hidebound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdˌbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.