How to pronounce inbound
Say it like IN-bownd. Inbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of inbound
American and British speakers say inbound in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-bownd.
Other ways to say inbound
Inbound also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-BOWND /ˌɪnˈbaʊnd/
What does inbound mean?
- Coming in, heading inwards
- To pass a ball inbounds; to throw the ball in.“Smith inbounds the ball to Johnson.”
- An inbound shipment.
- A basketball throw-in.
Where does inbound come from?
From in + bound.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inbound
How do you pronounce inbound?
Say IN-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inbound?
Inbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say inbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.